Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
perplexa
ID:
868869

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.H.Harv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 81: 409 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868204



Common Names

  • Eragrostis perplexa
  • Perplexa Lovegrass
  • Perplexed Lovegrass


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Description

Eragrostis perplexa (also called Perplexed Lovegrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a tufted growth habit and grows to a height of up to 1 meter. It prefers sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis perplexa is a grass that is often used for fodder and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control, and its leaves can be used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eragrostis perplexa is a small, greenish-white spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis perplexa can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Eragrostis perplexa

Eragrostis perplexa is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Eragrostis perplexa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis perplexa?

Eragrostis perplexa

What is the common name of Eragrostis perplexa?

Perplexa lovegrass

What is the growth habit of Eragrostis perplexa?

It is an erect perennial grass

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

LeRoy Hatfield Harvey (1911-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.H.Harv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:93173-2: 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].