Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hack.) J.J.Ortíz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Candollea 46: 243 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000897996
Common Names
- Bearded Schenckochloa
- Bearded Schenckochloa Grass
- Bearded Schenckochloa Meadow Grass
Description
Schenckochloa barbata (also called Bearded Schenckochloa, among many other common names) is an annual grass with a tufted habit. It is native to South America and grows in meadows, pastures and other grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Schenckochloa barbata is used as a forage crop for grazing animals, as well as a soil-improving plant. It is also used as a green manure crop, as it can fix nitrogen in the soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schenckochloa barbata is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are small, with long, slender leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schenckochloa barbata is a cool-season grass that is grown for forage and hay production. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be planted in either spring or fall. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil, and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It is not tolerant of drought or flooding.
Where to Find Schenckochloa barbata
Schenckochloa barbata is native to South America and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Schenckochloa barbata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schenckochloa barbata?
Schenckochloa barbata
What is the common name of Schenckochloa barbata?
Bearded Schenckochloa
What is the growth habit of Schenckochloa barbata?
Perennial grass
Species in the Schenckochloa genus
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:963112-1: 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].