Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pallidus
ID:
860550

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Trin. ex Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 1: 360 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859885

Common Names

  • Chrysopogon pallidus
  • Pale Beardgrass
  • Pale Wiregrass

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Description

Chrysopogon pallidus (also called Pale Beardgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Australia. It is a tufted grass with a flat, linear leaf blade and a long, slender inflorescence. It grows in a variety of habitats, including open grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysopogon pallidus is used for making brooms, mats, and baskets. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control. It is also used as a fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chrysopogon pallidus is small and yellow, with a single seed in the center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysopogon pallidus is a perennial grass that can be grown from seed or propagated from rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Chrysopogon pallidus

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

Chrysopogon pallidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysopogon pallidus?

Chrysopogon pallidus

What are the common names of Chrysopogon pallidus?

Pale beardgrass, pale grass

What is the growth habit of Chrysopogon pallidus?

It is a perennial grass with a clumping growth habit

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396166-1: 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].