Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
cilianensis
ID:
868213

Status:
valid

Authors:
(All.) Vignolo ex Janch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Naturwiss. Vereins Univ. Wien 5: 110 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867548



Common Names

  • Cilian Lovegrass
  • Cilian Lovegrass
  • Cilian Lovegrass


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Description

Eragrostis cilianensis (also called Cilian Lovegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a tufted grass with a short, erect stem and a flat, open panicle. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in disturbed sites, such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis cilianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in landscaping and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eragrostis cilianensis is small and white. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis cilianensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Eragrostis cilianensis

Eragrostis cilianensis is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey, and in North Africa.

Eragrostis cilianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis cilianensis?

Eragrostis cilianensis

What is the common name of Eragrostis cilianensis?

Cilian Grass

What is the growth habit of Eragrostis cilianensis?

It is an annual grass with a prostrate growth habit

Species in the Eragrostis genus

Eragrostis pseud-obtusa, Eragrostis acamptoclada, Eragrostis acraea, Eragrostis acutiflora, Eragrostis acutiglumis, Eragrostis aegyptiaca, Eragrostis aethiopica, Eragrostis airoides, Eragrostis alopecuroides, Eragrostis alta, Eragrostis alveiformis, Eragrostis amanda, Eragrostis ambleia, Eragrostis ambohibengensis, Eragrostis ambositrensis, Eragrostis ambrensis, Eragrostis amurensis, Eragrostis anacrantha, Eragrostis anacranthoides, Eragrostis andicola, Eragrostis annulata, Eragrostis apiculata, Eragrostis aquatica, Eragrostis arenicola, Eragrostis aristata, Eragrostis aristiglumis, Eragrostis articulata, Eragrostis aspera, Eragrostis astrepta, Eragrostis astreptoclada, Eragrostis atropioides, Eragrostis atrovirens, Eragrostis attenuata, Eragrostis aurorae, Eragrostis autumnalis, Eragrostis bahamensis, Eragrostis bahiensis, Eragrostis balgooyi, Eragrostis barbinodis, Eragrostis barbulata, Eragrostis barrelieri, Eragrostis barteri, Eragrostis basedowii, Eragrostis bemarivensis, Eragrostis bergiana, Eragrostis berteroniana, Eragrostis betsileensis, Eragrostis bicolor, Eragrostis biflora, Eragrostis blepharostachya,

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

Carlo Allioni (1728-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'All.' in the authors string.
Erwin Janchen (1882-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Janch.' in the authors string.
Ferdinando Vignolo-Lutati (1878-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vignolo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1104599-2: 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].