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Chrysopogon nodulibarbis
Scientific Name: Chrysopogon nodulibarbis
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
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Chrysopogon nodulibarbis
Chrysopogon nodulibarbis (Hochst. ex Steud.) Henrard is the accepted scientific name for this species of grass. It is also referred to as Chrysopogon nodulibarbis (Steud.) Henr.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature:
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Genus: Chrysopogon
- Tribe: Andropogoneae
- Subtribe: Andropogoninae
- Synonyms:
- Andropogon zeylanicus
- Andropogon nodulibarbis Steud.
Distribution and Habitat:
Chrysopogon nodulibarbis is found in tropical and subtropical regions. Specifically mentioned locations include:
- Indian Subcontinent
- India
- Sri Lanka
- Africa (other Chrysopogon species)
Morphological Characteristics:
- Habit: Perennial, caespitose (clumped), densely tufted.
- Culms: Erect, 50-120 cm long (sometimes 80-150 cm).
- Ligule: A fringe of hairs.
- Leaves: Usually collected at the base, 20-30 x 0.4-1 cm, linear-lanceolate. Sheath sharply keeled.
- Nodes: Glabrous (smooth).
- Basal Innovations: Flabellate.
Genetic Information:
- The plant contains a chloroplast partial ndhF gene for NADH dehydrogenase F.
- A specific sequence is identified as specimen voucher MSV326 2,108 bp linear DNA LN908071.1.
Resources and Further Information:
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (K): Herbarium specimens available.
- B and T World Seeds' database.
- Encyclopedia of Life.
- Grass species data sheet (Kew).
- PhytoImages.siu.edu: For phylogeny and nomenclature information.
- Biodiversity Heritage Library.