Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliaris
ID:
866481

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 193 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865816



Common Names

  • Ciliaris Finger Grass
  • Ciliaris Lovegrass
  • Ciliaris Goosegrass


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Description

Elionurus ciliaris (also called African feathergrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of 2-3 feet with thin, arching leaves. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of a wide range of soils.

Uses & Benefits

Elionurus ciliaris is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a forage crop. It is also used medicinally for its diuretic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elionurus ciliaris has small, white to pink flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elionurus ciliaris is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA zones 6-9.

Where to Find Elionurus ciliaris

Elionurus ciliaris is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Elionurus ciliaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elionurus ciliaris?

Elionurus ciliaris

What is the common name of Elionurus ciliaris?

Ciliate Foxtail

What is the natural habitat of Elionurus ciliaris?

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400052-1: 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].