Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mezianus
ID:
918035

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Leeke) Morrone

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 106: 128 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917370

Common Names

  • Cenchrus Mezianus
  • Sandbur
  • Field Sandbur

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Description

Cenchrus mezianus (also called Mezian Sandbur, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to South America. It has a spreading habit and produces small flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cenchrus mezianus is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock, as it is a good source of protein and fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cenchrus mezianus is a small, inconspicuous spikelet. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cenchrus mezianus is a perennial grass that is native to Central and South America. It is a clumping grass that grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has a spread of 1-2 feet. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cenchrus mezianus

Cenchrus mezianus is native to Africa and can be found in the dry, sandy soils of the region.

Species in the Cenchrus genus

Cenchrus agrimonoides, Cenchrus biflorus, Cenchrus brownii, Cenchrus caliculatus, Cenchrus ciliaris, Cenchrus distichophyllus, Cenchrus echinatus, Cenchrus elymoides, Cenchrus geniculatus, Cenchrus gracillimus, Cenchrus longisetus, Cenchrus longispinus, Cenchrus mitis, Cenchrus multiflorus, Cenchrus mutilatus, Cenchrus myosuroides, Cenchrus nervosus, Cenchrus palmeri, Cenchrus pennisetiformis, Cenchrus pilosus, Cenchrus platyacanthus, Cenchrus prieurii, Cenchrus robustus, Cenchrus setiger, Cenchrus setosus, Cenchrus somalensis, Cenchrus spinifex, Cenchrus tribuloides, Cenchrus tristachyus, Cenchrus rigidus, Cenchrus rupestris, Cenchrus violaceus, Cenchrus unisetus, Cenchrus weberbaueri, Cenchrus orientalis, Cenchrus sichuanensis, Cenchrus riparius, Cenchrus sagittatus, Cenchrus trisetus, Cenchrus shaanxiensis, Cenchrus trachyphyllus, Cenchrus sphacelatus, Cenchrus squamulatus, Cenchrus stramineus, Cenchrus tempisquensis, Cenchrus thulinii, Cenchrus setaceus, Cenchrus purpureus, Cenchrus chilensis, Cenchrus americanus,

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

Osvaldo Morrone (1957-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morrone' in the authors string.
Georg Gustav Paul Leeke (1883-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leeke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77106014-1: 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].