Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
nilgiriensis
ID:
1325472

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 31: 700 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337926



Common Names

  • Nilgiriensis Eragrostis
  • Eragrostis nilgiriensis
  • Eragrostis


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Description

Eragrostis nilgiriensis (also called 'Nilgiri Lovegrass', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is an annual grass with stems up to 1 m tall. It is native to India. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis nilgiriensis is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eragrostis nilgiriensis is a small, yellow flower with a white center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis nilgiriensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Eragrostis nilgiriensis

Eragrostis nilgiriensis is native to India.

Eragrostis nilgiriensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis nilgiriensis?

Eragrostis nilgiriensis

What is the common name of Eragrostis nilgiriensis?

Nilgiri Lovegrass

What is the natural habitat of Eragrostis nilgiriensis?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

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:77135579-1: 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].