Enneapogon asperatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asperatus
ID:
867784
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Hubb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 34: t. 3337 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867119
Common Names
- Enneapogon asperatus
- Asperatus Wheatgrass
- Asperatus Couchgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Enneapogon asperatus (also called Rough Feathergrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It has narrow, flat leaves with a pointed tip and a hairy surface. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in prairies, meadows, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Enneapogon asperatus is used as a forage crop and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in the production of ethanol and as a source of biofuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Enneapogon asperatus is a small, yellow flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin, slender, and have a long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Enneapogon asperatus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Where to Find Enneapogon asperatus
Enneapogon asperatus can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is an annual grass that grows in dry, open areas, such as fields and meadows.
Species in the Enneapogon genus
Enneapogon asperatus, Enneapogon avenaceus, Enneapogon caerulescens, Enneapogon cenchroides, Enneapogon cylindricus, Enneapogon decipiens, Enneapogon desvauxii, Enneapogon eremophilus, Enneapogon gracilis, Enneapogon intermedius, Enneapogon lindleyanus, Enneapogon lophotrichus, Enneapogon nigricans, Enneapogon pallidus, Enneapogon persicus, Enneapogon polyphyllus, Enneapogon pretoriensis, Enneapogon purpurascens, Enneapogon robustissimus, Enneapogon scaber, Enneapogon scoparius, Enneapogon spathaceus, Enneapogon truncatus, Enneapogon virens, Enneapogon foxii, Enneapogon limpopoensis,
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
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:400617-1: 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].