Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
mutica
ID:
859874

Status:
valid

Authors:
Keng

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 21: 527 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859209



Common Names

  • Chikusichloa mutica
  • Chilochloa annua
  • Chilochloa arenaria


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Description

Chikusichloa mutica (also called Mutic Bristlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. 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

Chikusichloa mutica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chikusichloa mutica has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, blunt stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chikusichloa mutica is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. When grown in containers, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Chikusichloa mutica

Chikusichloa mutica is native to South America and can be found in Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Chikusichloa mutica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chikusichloa mutica?

Chikusichloa mutica

What type of plant is Chikusichloa mutica?

Grass

Where does Chikusichloa mutica grow?

It is native to Central and South America

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

Yi Li Keng (1898-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395698-1: 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].