Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
868975

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 279 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868310



Common Names

  • Eragrostis pubescens
  • Hairy Lovegrass
  • Downy Lovegrass


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Description

Eragrostis pubescens (also called Pubescent 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 pubescens 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

The flower of Eragrostis pubescens is small and yellowish-green in colour. The seed is a small, dark brown grain, and the seedling is a small, slender plant with a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis pubescens 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 pubescens

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

Eragrostis pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis pubescens?

Eragrostis pubescens

What is the common name of Eragrostis pubescens?

Hairy Lovegrass

What is the family of Eragrostis pubescens?

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:401474-1: 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].