Chloris pycnothrix - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Trin.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Gram. Unifl. Sesquifl. : 234 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859646
Common Names
- Chloris pycnothrix
- Thick-spiked Windmill Grass
- Thick-spiked Finger Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chloris pycnothrix (also called Thick-spike Windmill Grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, fields, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Chloris pycnothrix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chloris pycnothrix is a small, yellow-green, bisexual flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin, long, and green with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chloris pycnothrix can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in early spring. Plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Chloris pycnothrix
Chloris pycnothrix can be found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Chloris pycnothrix FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chloris pycnothrix?
Chloris pycnothrix
What is the common name of Chloris pycnothrix?
Dense Windmill Grass
What is the natural habitat of Chloris pycnothrix?
Grassy plains, open woodlands and disturbed sites
Species in the Chloris genus
Chloris affinis, Chloris amethystea, Chloris andropogonoides, Chloris arenaria, Chloris barbata, Chloris berazainiae, Chloris boliviensis, Chloris bournei, Chloris burmensis, Chloris castilloniana, Chloris clementis, Chloris cruciata, Chloris cubensis, Chloris cucullata, Chloris diluta, Chloris divaricata, Chloris ekmanii, Chloris filiformis, Chloris flabellata, Chloris formosana, Chloris gayana, Chloris halophila, Chloris humbertiana, Chloris jubaensis, Chloris lobata, Chloris mensensis, Chloris montana, Chloris mossambicensis, Chloris orthonoton, Chloris paniculata, Chloris pectinata, Chloris pilosa, Chloris pumilio, Chloris pycnothrix, Chloris quinquesetica, Chloris radiata, Chloris robusta, Chloris ruahensis, Chloris rufescens, Chloris sagrana, Chloris sesquiflora, Chloris subdolichostachya, Chloris submutica, Chloris suringarii, Chloris texensis, Chloris truncata, Chloris ventricosa, Chloris verticillata, Chloris virgata, Chloris wightiana,
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
Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395997-1: 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].