FlaccidgrassCenchrus flaccidus
Also known as Himalayan Fountain Grass
Cenchrus flaccidus is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical Asia, forming loose tufts with sprawling stems and bristly, spike-like panicles.
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Flaccidgrass Names & Synonyms
Common names and botanical synonyms
Common Names
- Flaccidgrass
- Himalayan Fountain Grass
Synonyms
- Cenchrus centrasiaticus (Tzvelev) Verloove
- Gymnotrix flaccida (Griseb.) Munro ex Aitch.
- Pennisetum centrasiaticum Tzvelev
- Pennisetum flaccidum Griseb.
- Pennisetum sinense Mez
Flaccidgrass Taxonomy
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| kingdom | Plantae |
| division | Tracheophyta |
| class | Liliopsida |
| order | Poales |
| family | Poaceae |
| genus | Cenchrus |
| species | Cenchrus flaccidus |