Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hack. ex Trimen) Hack.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 6: 263 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868709
Common Names
- Eremochloa zeylanica
- Ceylon Dropseed
- Ceylon Oatgrass
Description
Eremochloa zeylanica (also called Ceylon 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 zeylanica 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 zeylanica is small and yellow, with a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eremochloa zeylanica is a perennial grass that is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It is a low-growing grass that can reach up to 1.5 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought-tolerant. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a well-draining soil in a sunny location. To propagate by division, dig up the clumps of grass and divide them into smaller clumps. Plant the clumps in a sunny location and water them regularly.
Where to Find Eremochloa zeylanica
Eremochloa zeylanica is native to India and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Eremochloa zeylanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremochloa zeylanica?
Eremochloa zeylanica
What is the common name of Eremochloa zeylanica?
Ceylon Eremochloa
Where is Eremochloa zeylanica found?
Eremochloa zeylanica 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:401749-1: 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].