Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petraea
ID:
870039

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Desv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Bull. Sci. Soc. Philom. Paris 2: 189 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869374

Common Names

  • Eustachys petraea
  • Petraea Eustachys
  • Petraea-Eustachys

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Description

Eustachys petraea (also called Petra 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 petraea 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 petraea 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 petraea can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be planted in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray.

Where to Find Eustachys petraea

Eustachys petraea is native to Brazil.

Eustachys petraea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eustachys petraea?

Eustachys petraea

What is the family of Eustachys petraea?

Poaceae

What is the habitat of Eustachys petraea?

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

Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1107464-2: 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].