Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
divergens
ID:
1540883

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.L.Barrett & P.M.Peterson

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 33: 471 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022362



Common Names

  • Eragrostis divergens
  • Divergens Eragrostis
  • Divergens Eragrostis Plant


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Description

Eragrostis divergens (also called Divergent lovegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It has a tufted growth habit and long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis divergens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for indoor decoration. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, stomach problems, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eragrostis divergens has small, yellow-green flowers with three stamens and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and grass-like, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis divergens is a grass native to Africa and is cultivated for its ornamental value. It is propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in a warm, moist environment and the divisions should be taken from the base of the plant and planted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Eragrostis divergens

Eragrostis divergens is native to Africa, Asia, and Australia. It can be found in dry, sandy areas, such as deserts and savannas.

Eragrostis divergens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis divergens?

Eragrostis divergens

What is the common name of Eragrostis divergens?

Divergent Eragrostis

What is the natural habitat of Eragrostis divergens?

Grasslands and savannas

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77214725-1: 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].