Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
jerichoensis
ID:
868560

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.K.Simon

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 4B: 460 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867895



Common Names

  • Jericho Lovegrass
  • Jericho Love Grass
  • Jericho Love-Grass


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Description

Eragrostis jerichoensis (also called Jericho Lovegrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to the Middle East. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis jerichoensis is a drought-tolerant grass that is used for soil stabilization and erosion control. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock and as a lawn grass in areas with low rainfall.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eragrostis jerichoensis has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The flowers are followed by small, round fruits containing two seeds. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis jerichoensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny, well-drained location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Eragrostis jerichoensis

Eragrostis jerichoensis is native to the Middle East and is found in Israel, Jordan, and Palestine.

Eragrostis jerichoensis FAQ

What are the common names of Eragrostis jerichoensis?

Common names of Eragrostis jerichoensis include Jericho grass and desert lovegrass

What is the growth habit of Eragrostis jerichoensis?

Eragrostis jerichoensis is a perennial grass with a spreading growth habit

What is the native range of Eragrostis jerichoensis?

Eragrostis jerichoensis is native to the Middle East and North Africa

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

Bryan Kenneth Simon (1943-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.K.Simon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77067380-1: 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].