Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
nindensis
ID:
868793

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ficalho & Hiern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 2: 32 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868128



Common Names

  • Eragrostis nindensis
  • Nind Lovegrass
  • Nindensis Lovegrass


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Description

Eragrostis nindensis (also called Ninden Lovegrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Australia. It is a perennial grass with a tufted growth habit and long, narrow leaves. It is found in moist grasslands and savannas, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis nindensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eragrostis nindensis has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, reddish-brown and oblong. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis nindensis is a warm-season grass that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and heat and can be propagated by seed or division. It is often used in lawns, pastures, and as a turf grass.

Where to Find Eragrostis nindensis

Eragrostis nindensis is found in Australia.

Eragrostis nindensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis nindensis?

Eragrostis nindensis

What is the common name of Eragrostis nindensis?

Nind Lovegrass

What is the natural habitat of Eragrostis nindensis?

Dry, open areas, such as roadsides and fields

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

William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Francisco Manoel Carlos de Mello de Ficalho (1837-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ficalho' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:401356-1: 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].