Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
eriantha
ID:
1333193

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) A.J.Br.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 34: 40 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345647



Common Names

  • Lachnagrostis eriantha
  • Lachnagrostis eriantha Grass
  • Lachnagrostis eriantha Plant


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Description

Lachnagrostis eriantha (also called Erianthus Feathertop, among many other common names) is an annual grass with a tufted habit and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Australia and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lachnagrostis eriantha is a species of orchid which is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lachnagrostis eriantha has small, yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lachnagrostis eriantha is a perennial grass native to South America. It prefers a warm, humid climate and full sun. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. The seed should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept warm and moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Lachnagrostis eriantha

Lachnagrostis eriantha is native to Australia.

Lachnagrostis eriantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lachnagrostis eriantha?

Lachnagrostis eriantha

What type of plant is Lachnagrostis eriantha?

Grass

Where does Lachnagrostis eriantha grow?

It is native to South Africa

Species in the Lachnagrostis genus

Lachnagrostis adamsonii, Lachnagrostis aemula, Lachnagrostis ammobia, Lachnagrostis barbuligera, Lachnagrostis billardierei, Lachnagrostis collicola, Lachnagrostis drummondiana, Lachnagrostis elata, Lachnagrostis filiformis, Lachnagrostis glabra, Lachnagrostis lachnantha, Lachnagrostis lacunis, Lachnagrostis leptostachys, Lachnagrostis limitanea, Lachnagrostis littoralis, Lachnagrostis lyallii, Lachnagrostis meionectes, Lachnagrostis pilosa, Lachnagrostis plebeia, Lachnagrostis preissii, Lachnagrostis robusta, Lachnagrostis rudis, Lachnagrostis schlechteri, Lachnagrostis sodiroana, Lachnagrostis striata, Lachnagrostis tenuis, Lachnagrostis uda, Lachnagrostis nesomytica, Lachnagrostis morrisii, Lachnagrostis deflexa, Lachnagrostis contracta, Lachnagrostis perennis, Lachnagrostis palustris, Lachnagrostis leviseta, Lachnagrostis ripulae, Lachnagrostis eriantha, Lachnagrostis polypogonoides, Lachnagrostis huttoniae, Lachnagrostis semibarbata, Lachnagrostis distans,

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

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
A.J. Brown: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77154973-1: 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].