Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
uzondoiensis
ID:
908875

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sánchez-Ken

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 62: 513 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908210



Common Names

  • Eragrostis uzondoiensis
  • Uzondoiensis Eragrostis
  • Uzondoiensis Lovegrass


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Description

Eragrostis uzondoiensis (also called Uzondo Lovegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to South Africa, and typically grows in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis uzondoiensis is used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and for erosion control. It is also used as a cover crop and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eragrostis uzondoiensis has small, yellow flowers, which are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have awns. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis uzondoiensis is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. It can be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Eragrostis uzondoiensis

Eragrostis uzondoiensis can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

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

Jorge Gabriel Sánchez-Ken (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sánchez-Ken' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77083410-1: 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].