Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
subjuncea
ID:
860900

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 33: t. 3209 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860235



Common Names

  • Cleistochloa subjuncea
  • Subjunct Cleistochloa
  • Subjunct Bristlegrass


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Description

Cleistochloa subjuncea (also called Soft Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in open, sunny areas. It is commonly found in meadows, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistochloa subjuncea is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fiber for weaving baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleistochloa subjuncea is a small, white spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, brownish-black nutlet. The seedlings are thin, with a single leaf blade and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistochloa subjuncea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have established.

Where to Find Cleistochloa subjuncea

Cleistochloa subjuncea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Cleistochloa subjuncea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistochloa subjuncea?

Cleistochloa subjuncea

What is the common name of Cleistochloa subjuncea?

Subjuncea cleistochloa

Where is Cleistochloa subjuncea found?

Cleistochloa subjuncea is found in Africa, Asia, and Europe

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

Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396400-1: 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].