Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
latifolius
ID:
860527

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.T.Blake

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Pap. Dept. Biol. Univ. Queensland 2(3): 7 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859862



Common Names

  • Chrysopogon latifolius
  • Broadleaf Beardgrass
  • Broadleaf Wiregrass


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Description

Chrysopogon latifolius (also called Broad-leaved Beardgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Australia. It is a tufted grass with a flat, linear leaf blade and a long, slender inflorescence. It grows in a variety of habitats, including open grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysopogon latifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chrysopogon latifolius is a small, yellow-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, black caryopsis with a thin, papery husk. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single, narrow leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysopogon latifolius can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Chrysopogon latifolius

Chrysopogon latifolius can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Chrysopogon latifolius FAQ

What is the common name of Chrysopogon latifolius?

Broadleaf Beard Grass

What is the scientific name of Broadleaf Beard Grass?

Chrysopogon latifolius

What is the natural habitat of Chrysopogon latifolius?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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

Stanley Thatcher Blake (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Blake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396154-1: 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].