Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
minutus
ID:
867856

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lazarides

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Austral. J. Bot., Suppl. Ser. 5: 28 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867191



Common Names

  • Enteropogon minutus
  • Minute Enteropogon
  • Minute Pussytoes


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Description

Enteropogon minutus (also called Minute Beardgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Enteropogon minutus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Enteropogon minutus has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Enteropogon minutus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Enteropogon minutus

Enteropogon minutus is native to Australia and can be found in arid and semi-arid regions of the country, such as the Northern Territory, Western Australia, and South Australia.

Enteropogon minutus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Enteropogon minutus?

Enteropogon minutus

What is the common name of Enteropogon minutus?

Minute Beardgrass

What is the natural habitat of Enteropogon minutus?

Dry grasslands in Africa and Asia

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

Michael Lazarides (1928-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lazarides' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400678-1: 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].