Status:
valid
Authors:
Landge & A.P.Tiwari
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 538: 242 (2022)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000029667
Common Names
- Chrysopogon densipaniculatus
- Dense-panicle Chrysopogon
- Densipaniculatus Chrysopogon
Description
Chrysopogon densipaniculatus (also called Dense-panicle beardgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae, native to North America. It is a perennial grass, growing to 1–2 m tall, with narrow, green leaves and small, yellow-brown flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, often in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysopogon densipaniculatus is used as an ornamental plant and for timber and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chrysopogon densipaniculatus is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, yellow, and have a single, long, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chrysopogon densipaniculatus is a slow-growing, terrestrial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Chrysopogon densipaniculatus
Chrysopogon densipaniculatus can be found in the tropical forests of South East Asia
Chrysopogon densipaniculatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysopogon densipaniculatus?
Chrysopogon densipaniculatus
What is the family of Chrysopogon densipaniculatus?
Poaceae
Where is Chrysopogon densipaniculatus found?
Mexico
Species in the Chrysopogon genus
Chrysopogon aciculatus,
Chrysopogon argutus,
Chrysopogon asper,
Chrysopogon aucheri,
Chrysopogon borneensis,
Chrysopogon castaneus,
Chrysopogon celebicus,
Chrysopogon copei,
Chrysopogon crevostii,
Chrysopogon elongatus,
Chrysopogon fallax,
Chrysopogon festucoides,
Chrysopogon filipes,
Chrysopogon fulvibarbis,
Chrysopogon fulvus,
Chrysopogon gryllus,
Chrysopogon hackelii,
Chrysopogon hamiltonii,
Chrysopogon humbertianus,
Chrysopogon intercedens,
Chrysopogon lancearius,
Chrysopogon latifolius,
Chrysopogon lawsonii,
Chrysopogon macleishii,
Chrysopogon micrantherus,
Chrysopogon nemoralis,
Chrysopogon nigritanus,
Chrysopogon nodulibarbis,
Chrysopogon oliganthus,
Chrysopogon orientalis,
Chrysopogon pallidus,
Chrysopogon pauciflorus,
Chrysopogon perlaxus,
Chrysopogon plumulosus,
Chrysopogon polyphyllus,
Chrysopogon pseudozeylanicus,
Chrysopogon purushothamanii,
Chrysopogon rigidus,
Chrysopogon schmidianus,
Chrysopogon serrulatus,
Chrysopogon setifolius,
Chrysopogon subtilis,
Chrysopogon sylvaticus,
Chrysopogon tadulingamii,
Chrysopogon tenuiculmis,
Chrysopogon velutinus,
Chrysopogon verticillatus,
Chrysopogon zizanioides,
Chrysopogon densipaniculatus,
Chrysopogon shrirangii,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77295784-1: 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].