Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
maxwellii
ID:
869365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Veldkamp

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Blumea 48: 496 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868700



Common Names

  • Eremochloa maxwellii
  • Maxwell's Dropseed
  • Maxwell's Oatgrass


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Description

Eremochloa maxwellii (also called Maxwell's beardgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa, Asia, and Europe. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eremochloa maxwellii 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 maxwellii is small, yellow-green in color and grows in clusters. The seed is small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, thin and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremochloa maxwellii 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 maxwellii

Eremochloa maxwellii can be found in South America, from Colombia to Argentina.

Eremochloa maxwellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremochloa maxwellii?

Eremochloa maxwellii

What is the common name of Eremochloa maxwellii?

Maxwell's Eremochloa

Where is Eremochloa maxwellii found?

Eremochloa maxwellii is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal

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

Jan Frederik Veldkamp (1941-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veldkamp' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50426100-2: 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].