feathertop

Cenchrus longisetus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Tracheophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Poales Family: Poaceae Genus: Cenchrus

About

Cenchrus longisetus, previously Pennisetum villosum, is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae, known by the common name feathertop grass or just feathertop. It is native to northeastern Africa and parts of the Arabian Peninsula, and it is grown elsewhere as an ornamental plant. It can sometimes be found growing wild where it has escaped cultivation. This is a perennial grass growing in rhizomatous clumps, producing erect stems up to about 75 centimeters tall....

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of feathertop?
The scientific name of feathertop is Cenchrus longisetus.
What is the conservation status of feathertop?
The feathertop has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does feathertop belong to?
feathertop belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does feathertop belong to?
feathertop belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does feathertop belong to?
feathertop belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does feathertop belong to?
feathertop belongs to the order Poales.
What family does feathertop belong to?
feathertop belongs to the family Poaceae.
What genus does feathertop belong to?
feathertop belongs to the genus Cenchrus.