Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
jainii
ID:
1326754

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vivek, G.V.S.Murthy & V.J.Nair

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Nelumbo 55: 1 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339208



Common Names

  • Jain's Lovegrass
  • Jain's Eragrostis
  • Jain's Grass


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Description

Eragrostis jainii (also called Jain's Lovegrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass with a basal rosette of leaves and a stem of up to 30 cm tall. It is native to India, and is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis jainii is used for its ornamental value in landscaping, as well as for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eragrostis jainii has small, white flowers with five petals and a long, curved stamen. The seed is a flat, brown, oval shape and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis jainii is a perennial grass that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is easily propagated from seed and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of light frost.

Where to Find Eragrostis jainii

Eragrostis jainii is found in India.

Eragrostis jainii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis jainii?

Eragrostis jainii

What is the common name of Eragrostis jainii?

Jain's Lovegrass

What is the natural habitat of Eragrostis jainii?

It is native to India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan

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

Velukutty Jayachandran Nair (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.J.Nair' in the authors string.
Garimella Venkata Suryanarayana Murthy (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.V.S.Murthy' in the authors string.
Chundakkatil Poulose Vivek (b.1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vivek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77138692-1: 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].