Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pseudopoa
ID:
868971

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1934: 115 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868306



Common Names

  • Eragrostis pseudopoa
  • False Poa Lovegrass
  • False Meadow Lovegrass


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Description

Eragrostis pseudopoa (also called Pseudopoa Lovegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to South Africa. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its tufted, green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis pseudopoa is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization. It is also used as a cover crop and for green manure.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eragrostis pseudopoa has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, hard, and black. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis pseudopoa is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from seed or vegetative cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought and poor soils. It can also be grown in containers. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires little care, and can be mowed or trimmed to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Eragrostis pseudopoa

Eragrostis pseudopoa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Eragrostis pseudopoa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis pseudopoa?

Eragrostis pseudopoa

What is the common name of Eragrostis pseudopoa?

False Poa

What is the family of Eragrostis pseudopoa?

Poaceae

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

Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:401471-1: 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].