Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 3: 267 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000905900
Common Names
- Coelocarpum swinglei
- Swinglei Coelocarpum
- Swinglei's Coelocarpum
Description
Coelocarpum swinglei (also called Swingle's Coelocarpum, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to the African continent. It has narrow, flat leaves and grows in dry, sandy soils in grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Coelocarpum swinglei is used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coelocarpum swinglei flowers are small and yellow, with awns that are 1-2 cm long. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and brown. The seedlings are short and slender, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coelocarpum swinglei is a species of wild wheat native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It is a diploid species with a basic chromosome number of 14. It is an annual plant that grows to a height of 30-50 cm. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in a variety of soils, from sandy to clay. It prefers sunny locations and is tolerant of drought. It is a hardy species and can withstand temperatures down to -15°C.
Where to Find Coelocarpum swinglei
Coelocarpum swinglei can be found in the southeastern United States, primarily in the states of Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.
Coelocarpum swinglei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coelocarpum swinglei?
Coelocarpum swinglei
What is the common name of Coelocarpum swinglei?
Swingle's coelocarpum
What is the family of Coelocarpum swinglei?
Asteraceae
Species in the Coelocarpum genus
Species in the Verbenaceae family
Acantholippia seriphioides,
Aloysia unifacialis,
Aloysia decipiens,
Aloysia barbata,
Aloysia brasiliensis,
Aloysia castellanosii,
Aloysia catamarcensis,
Aloysia chamaedryfolia,
Aloysia chiapensis,
Aloysia citrodora,
Aloysia crenata,
Aloysia densispicata,
Aloysia dusenii,
Aloysia fiebrigii,
Aloysia gentryi,
Aloysia gratissima,
Aloysia hatschbachii,
Aloysia herrerae,
Aloysia macrostachya,
Aloysia nahuire,
Aloysia oblanceolata,
Aloysia ovatifolia,
Aloysia peruviana,
Aloysia polygalifolia,
Aloysia polystachya,
Aloysia pulchra,
Aloysia salviifolia,
Aloysia schulziana,
Aloysia scorodonioides,
Aloysia sonorensis,
Aloysia spathulata,
Aloysia virgata,
Aloysia wrightii,
Aloysia velutina,
Aloysia cordata,
Aloysia arequipensis,
Aloysia coalcomana,
Aloysia salsoloides,
Aloysia deserticola,
Aloysia trifida,
Aloysia riojana,
Aloysia tarapacana,
Bouchea agrestis,
Bouchea boliviana,
Bouchea dissecta,
Bouchea notabilis,
Bouchea prismatica,
Bouchea pseudochascanum,
Bouchea rusbyi,
Bouchea spathulata,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:862591-1: 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].