Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alopecuroides
ID:
869560

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Elliott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Sketch Bot. S. Carolina 1: 38 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868895



Common Names

  • Alopecuroides Erianth
  • Alopecuroides Plume Grass
  • Alopecuroides Thatch Grass


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Description

Erianthus alopecuroides (also called Chinese Silver Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to East Asia, and it typically grows in moist, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erianthus alopecuroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erianthus alopecuroides is a small, yellowish-white spikelet with a single floret. The seed of Erianthus alopecuroides is a small, dark-brown caryopsis. The seedlings of Erianthus alopecuroides are thin, light green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erianthus alopecuroides is a perennial grass that is native to Australia. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted to their permanent location.

Where to Find Erianthus alopecuroides

Erianthus alopecuroides can be found in Western Australia, South Australia, and Victoria.

Erianthus alopecuroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erianthus alopecuroides?

Erianthus alopecuroides

What is the common name of Erianthus alopecuroides?

Fox-tail Wallaby-grass

What is the habitat of Erianthus alopecuroides?

Erianthus alopecuroides is found in open woodland, grassland and heathland in south-eastern Australia.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Stephen Elliott (1771-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elliott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1042701-2: 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].