Status:
valid
Authors:
(Trin.) S.Yadav & M.R.Almeida
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Fl. Maharashtra 6A: 145 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340739
Description
Eriochloa barbatus (also called bearded eriochloa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Asia. It has a thick stem and light green, glossy leaves. It is found in temperate regions in open woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Eriochloa barbatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriochloa barbatus has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriochloa barbatus is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot and requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Eriochloa barbatus
Eriochloa barbatus can be found in the grasslands of India.
Eriochloa barbatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriochloa barbatus?
Eriochloa barbatus
What is the family of Eriochloa barbatus?
Poaceae
What is the distribution of Eriochloa barbatus?
China
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
Santosh Yadav: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Yadav' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77142952-1: 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].