Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retusa
ID:
870041

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lag.) Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Révis. Gramin. 1: 88 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869376

Common Names

  • Eustachys retusa
  • Retusa Eustachys
  • Retusa-Eustachys

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Description

Eustachys retusa (also called retuse 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 retusa 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 flower of Eustachys retusa is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, light green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eustachys retusa 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 retusa

Eustachys retusa is native to Brazil.

Eustachys retusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eustachys retusa?

Eustachys retusa

What is the family of Eustachys retusa?

Poaceae

What is the habitat of Eustachys retusa?

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Mariano Lagasca (1776-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lag.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60452652-2: 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].