Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
caudatum
ID:
859865

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 77 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859200



Common Names

  • Chasmopodium caudatum
  • Tailed Chasmopodium
  • Tail-like Chasmopodium


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Description

Chasmopodium caudatum (also called Caudate Bristlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other open habitats. It has narrow, linear leaves and its stems are covered with short, bristly hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Chasmopodium caudatum has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and digestive problems, as well as for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chasmopodium caudatum has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, tapering stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chasmopodium caudatum can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. The rhizomes should be divided in spring and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a partially shaded area.

Where to Find Chasmopodium caudatum

Chasmopodium caudatum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Chasmopodium caudatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chasmopodium caudatum?

Chasmopodium caudatum

What type of plant is Chasmopodium caudatum?

Grass

Where does Chasmopodium caudatum grow?

It is native to North America

Species in the Chasmopodium genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395690-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].