Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll.Arg.) Pierre ex Pax & K.Hoffm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, XV: 205 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851965
Common Names
- Chonocentrum cyathophorum
- Cup-Flower
- Cup-Flowered Chonocentrum
Description
Chonocentrum cyathophorum (also called Cyathophorous oat, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Europe and North Africa. It has a slender, erect stem, and its leaves are flat and smooth. It grows in dry, sunny places such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Chonocentrum cyathophorum is used as a fodder crop for livestock, and is also used in the production of beer and whiskey. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chonocentrum cyathophorum has small yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin with long stems and small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chonocentrum cyathophorum can be propagated by seed. The seed should be sown in the spring in a sunny location. The seed should be sown in well-drained soil and should be kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be thinned to the desired spacing. Chonocentrum cyathophorum can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Chonocentrum cyathophorum
Chonocentrum cyathophorum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Chonocentrum cyathophorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chonocentrum cyathophorum?
Chonocentrum cyathophorum
What is the common name of Chonocentrum cyathophorum?
Cup-Shaped Chonocentrum
Where is Chonocentrum cyathophorum found?
Chonocentrum cyathophorum is found in Central and South America.
Species in the Chonocentrum genus
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Actephila platysepala,
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