Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tristachya
ID:
866454

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Lam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. 1: 203 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865789



Common Names

  • Tristachya Finger Grass
  • Tristachya Lovegrass
  • Tristachya Goosegrass


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Description

Eleusine tristachya (also called Three-awned Crabgrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, roadsides, and grasslands. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of up to 0.5 m.

Uses & Benefits

Eleusine tristachya is a hardy grass that is used in lawns, golf courses, and other turf areas. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and landscapes. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleusine tristachya has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleusine tristachya can be propagated by seed or division. Seed should be sown in spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps every 3-4 years to ensure vigorous growth.

Where to Find Eleusine tristachya

Eleusine tristachya is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Eleusine tristachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleusine tristachya?

Eleusine tristachya

What is the common name of Eleusine tristachya?

Three-awned Wiregrass

What is the natural habitat of Eleusine tristachya?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30127333-2: 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].