Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
cenchriformis
ID:
904080

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich.) Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 16: 250 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903415



Common Names

  • Cenchriformis Grass
  • Sickle-shaped Hairgrass
  • Sickle-shaped Spear Grass


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Description

Tetrapogon cenchriformis (also called Needle-Fruit Beardgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the western United States and Mexico. It is a short, tufted grass with needle-like fruits. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, deserts, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tetrapogon cenchriformis is used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional medicines and as a dye for fabrics and textiles.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetrapogon cenchriformis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrapogon cenchriformis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed in spring or fall and will flower in the second year. Division can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Tetrapogon cenchriformis

Tetrapogon cenchriformis can be found in tropical regions of the world.

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

Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424115-1: 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].