Status:
valid
Authors:
Buit.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Blumea 46: 404 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868682
Common Names
- Attenuate Eremochloa
- Eremochloa
- Attenuata
Description
Eremochloa attenuata (also called Slender eremochloa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a tufted grass with erect stems up to 1 m tall and flat, linear leaves. It grows in open grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eremochloa attenuata is used for erosion control, as a cover crop, and for forage. It is also used to make baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eremochloa attenuata is a small, yellowish-white spikelet with a single floret. The seed of Eremochloa attenuata is a small, dark-brown caryopsis. The seedlings of Eremochloa attenuata are thin, light green and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eremochloa attenuata is a perennial grass that is native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate by division, dig up the clump and divide it into smaller clumps, then replant the divisions in a sunny location.
Where to Find Eremochloa attenuata
Eremochloa attenuata can be found in South America, from Colombia to Argentina.
Eremochloa attenuata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremochloa attenuata?
Eremochloa attenuata
What is the common name of Eremochloa attenuata?
Slender Eremochloa
Where is Eremochloa attenuata found?
Eremochloa attenuata is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal
Species in the Eremochloa genus
Eremochloa attenuata,
Eremochloa bimaculata,
Eremochloa ciliaris,
Eremochloa ciliatifolia,
Eremochloa eriopoda,
Eremochloa lanceolata,
Eremochloa maxwellii,
Eremochloa muricata,
Eremochloa ophiuroides,
Eremochloa pectinata,
Eremochloa petelotii,
Eremochloa zeylanica,
Eremochloa renvoizei,
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
A.G. Buitenhuis: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buit.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1021628-1: 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].