Chrysopogon aciculatus

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  • Herbarium No: UPH NO. 132
  • Chrysopogon aciculatus
  • (Retz.) Trin.
  • Botanical Name/Scientific Name: Chrysopogon aciculatus
  • Genus: Chrysopogon
  • Synonym: Chrysopogon aciculatus var. elatior Benth.
  • Common/Local Name(s): Lax Gaping Grass,
  • Family: Poaceae
  • Botanical Description: Chrysopogon aciculatus is a perennial grass species with a distinctive appearance, characterized by its slender, erect stems and needle-like foliage, reaching heights of up to 60 cm, forming dense tufts or clumps. Leaves are Linear, needle-like, alternate arrangement along the stems, typically 5-15 cm long and 1-2 mm wide. The leaves taper to a sharp point, giving them a spiky appearance.
  • Flowering/Fruiting: Fruiting is around may to september, fruiting follows immediately after that
  • Plant Uses: Forage, ecological restoration and thatching material
  • Origin: Introduced
  • Locality: University of Port Harcourt Botanical Garden
  • Habit: Grass
  • Mode: Wild

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