Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
humbertianus
ID:
860523

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 98: 252 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859858

Common Names

  • Chrysopogon humbertianus
  • Humbert's Beardgrass
  • Humbert's Wiregrass

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Description

Chrysopogon humbertianus (also called Humbert's Chrysopogon, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 0.5 m tall and has a tufted habit with thin, bright green leaves. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysopogon humbertianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a fodder crop for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysopogon humbertianus has small, yellow flowers with long, thin seed heads. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysopogon humbertianus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Chrysopogon humbertianus

Chrysopogon humbertianus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Chrysopogon humbertianus FAQ

What is the common name of Chrysopogon humbertianus?

Humbert's Beard Grass

What is the scientific name of Humbert's Beard Grass?

Chrysopogon humbertianus

What is the natural habitat of Chrysopogon humbertianus?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Chrysopogon genus

Chrysopogon aciculatus, Chrysopogon argutus, Chrysopogon asper, Chrysopogon aucheri, Chrysopogon borneensis, Chrysopogon castaneus, Chrysopogon celebicus, Chrysopogon copei, Chrysopogon crevostii, Chrysopogon elongatus, Chrysopogon fallax, Chrysopogon festucoides, Chrysopogon filipes, Chrysopogon fulvibarbis, Chrysopogon fulvus, Chrysopogon gryllus, Chrysopogon hackelii, Chrysopogon hamiltonii, Chrysopogon humbertianus, Chrysopogon intercedens, Chrysopogon lancearius, Chrysopogon latifolius, Chrysopogon lawsonii, Chrysopogon macleishii, Chrysopogon micrantherus, Chrysopogon nemoralis, Chrysopogon nigritanus, Chrysopogon nodulibarbis, Chrysopogon oliganthus, Chrysopogon orientalis, Chrysopogon pallidus, Chrysopogon pauciflorus, Chrysopogon perlaxus, Chrysopogon plumulosus, Chrysopogon polyphyllus, Chrysopogon pseudozeylanicus, Chrysopogon purushothamanii, Chrysopogon rigidus, Chrysopogon schmidianus, Chrysopogon serrulatus, Chrysopogon setifolius, Chrysopogon subtilis, Chrysopogon sylvaticus, Chrysopogon tadulingamii, Chrysopogon tenuiculmis, Chrysopogon velutinus, Chrysopogon verticillatus, Chrysopogon zizanioides, Chrysopogon densipaniculatus, Chrysopogon shrirangii,

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396122-1: 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].