Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
866117

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 23: 457 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865452



Common Names

  • Echinolaena gracilis
  • Gracilis Echinolaena
  • Gracilis Thatchgrass


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Description

Echinolaena gracilis (also called Slender Echinolaena, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has long, narrow leaves with a rough texture and grows in dense tufts. It is commonly found in wet, marshy areas, along roadsides, and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Echinolaena gracilis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a soil erosion control plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinolaena gracilis is a small, white inflorescence, with a single spikelet at the base. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong grain. The seedlings are small, with a single, upright stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinolaena gracilis is a warm-season annual grass that is native to South America. It is typically found in moist soils in lowland areas. It has a shallow root system and can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and moist soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be mowed to keep it under control.

Where to Find Echinolaena gracilis

Echinolaena gracilis is native to tropical and subtropical areas of the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Echinolaena gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinolaena gracilis?

Echinolaena gracilis

What is the common name of Echinolaena gracilis?

Slender Echinolaena

What is the family of Echinolaena gracilis?

Poaceae

Species in the Echinolaena genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:88263-2: 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].