Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
sororia
ID:
869114

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 20(85): 399 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868449



Common Names

  • Sororia Lovegrass
  • Eragrostis sororia
  • Eragrostis Lovegrass


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Description

Eragrostis sororia (also called Sororia Lovegrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to South Africa. It has long, thin leaves and grows in dense tufts. It is commonly found in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis sororia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a cover crop and for erosion control. It is also used for hay, grazing, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eragrostis sororia is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis sororia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a sunny position.

Where to Find Eragrostis sororia

Eragrostis sororia can be found in dry areas of the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, Greece, and North Africa.

Eragrostis sororia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis sororia?

Eragrostis sororia

What is the common name of Eragrostis sororia?

Lovegrass

What is the family of Eragrostis sororia?

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

Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:401576-1: 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].