Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
phyllacantha
ID:
868882

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cope

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 162 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868217



Common Names

  • Eragrostis phyllacantha
  • Phyllacantha Lovegrass
  • Phyllacantha Spear Grass


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Description

Eragrostis phyllacantha (also called 'Fringed Lovegrass', among many other common names) is an annual grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, spike-like inflorescences. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis phyllacantha 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 phyllacantha is a small, spike-like inflorescence with tiny, greenish-white flowers. The seeds are small, reddish-brown grains, and the seedlings are slender and have a reddish-brown hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis phyllacantha is a low-growing, perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in early spring in a well-drained soil. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in early spring and replant in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Eragrostis phyllacantha

Eragrostis phyllacantha can be found in South America.

Eragrostis phyllacantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis phyllacantha?

Eragrostis phyllacantha

What is the common name of Eragrostis phyllacantha?

Toothed Lovegrass

Where is Eragrostis phyllacantha native to?

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

Thomas Arthur Cope (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cope' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1000368-1: 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].