Eriochloa australiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf & Thell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 64: 697 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869062
Common Names
- Australiensis Eriochloa Grass
- Australiensis Feather Grass
- Australiensis Plume Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriochloa australiensis (also called Australian Eriochloa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Australia. It is a tufted grass with narrow leaves and awns that are up to 3 cm long. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eriochloa australiensis is used as an ornamental grass, as it has attractive foliage. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriochloa australiensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a long, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriochloa australiensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Eriochloa australiensis
Eriochloa australiensis is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.
Eriochloa australiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriochloa australiensis?
Eriochloa australiensis
What are the common names of Eriochloa australiensis?
None
What is the hardiness zone of Eriochloa australiensis?
USDA hardiness zones 8 to 10
Species in the Eriochloa genus
Eriochloa acuminata, Eriochloa aristata, Eriochloa australiensis, Eriochloa boliviensis, Eriochloa boxiana, Eriochloa contracta, Eriochloa crebra, Eriochloa distachya, Eriochloa grandiflora, Eriochloa lemmonii, Eriochloa macclounii, Eriochloa meyeriana, Eriochloa michauxii, Eriochloa montevidensis, Eriochloa nana, Eriochloa nelsonii, Eriochloa pacifica, Eriochloa parvispiculata, Eriochloa peruviana, Eriochloa procera, Eriochloa pseudoacrotricha, Eriochloa punctata, Eriochloa rovumensis, Eriochloa sericea, Eriochloa setosa, Eriochloa stapfiana, Eriochloa stevensii, Eriochloa subulifera, Eriochloa succincta, Eriochloa tridentata, Eriochloa villosa, Eriochloa weberbaueri, Eriochloa barbatus,
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
Albert Thellung (1881-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thell.' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402006-1: 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].