Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caribaea
ID:
870024

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Herter

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Revista Sudamer. Bot. 7: 147 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869359

Common Names

  • Eustachys caribaea
  • Caribbean Eustachys
  • Caribbean-Eustachys

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Description

Eustachys caribaea (also called Caribbean eustachys, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has a tufted growth habit and can reach up to 60 cm in height. Its leaves are linear and up to 10 cm long. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Eustachys caribaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to control erosion on slopes and in wet areas. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a windbreak or hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eustachys caribaea are small, white and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eustachys caribaea is a perennial grass that is easy to grow. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or division. Divide the clumps in spring or fall and plant the divisions in well-drained soil. Water regularly.

Where to Find Eustachys caribaea

Eustachys caribaea is native to the Caribbean islands.

Eustachys caribaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eustachys caribaea?

Eustachys caribaea

What is the family of Eustachys caribaea?

Poaceae

What is the habitat of Eustachys caribaea?

Found in moist areas, such as meadows, marshes, and wet woods

Species in the Eustachys genus

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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Gustav Franz Herter (1884-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:102317-2: 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].