Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Marchi & Longhi-Wagner
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Candollea 50: 432 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853776
Common Names
- Eurylemma Grass
- Eurylemma Redgrass
- Eurylemma Red-Grass
Description
Bothriochloa eurylemma (also called 'Climbing Lily', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia. It has long, slender stems with large, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, open areas, such as in woodlands and along hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Bothriochloa eurylemma is used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases, digestive problems, and respiratory issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant for landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Bothriochloa eurylemma are small and yellow. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bothriochloa eurylemma is a warm-season grass that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Bothriochloa eurylemma
Bothriochloa eurylemma is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Bothriochloa eurylemma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bothriochloa eurylemma?
Bothriochloa eurylemma
What is the common name of Bothriochloa eurylemma?
Broad-leaved beardgrass
What is the natural habitat of Bothriochloa eurylemma?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Species in the Bothriochloa genus
Bothriochloa alta,
Bothriochloa barbinodis,
Bothriochloa biloba,
Bothriochloa bladhii,
Bothriochloa bunyensis,
Bothriochloa campii,
Bothriochloa compressa,
Bothriochloa decipiens,
Bothriochloa edwardsiana,
Bothriochloa erianthoides,
Bothriochloa eurylemma,
Bothriochloa ewartiana,
Bothriochloa exaristata,
Bothriochloa glabra,
Bothriochloa grahamii,
Bothriochloa hirtifolia,
Bothriochloa hybrida,
Bothriochloa imperatoides,
Bothriochloa insculpta,
Bothriochloa ischaemum,
Bothriochloa kuntzeana,
Bothriochloa laguroides,
Bothriochloa longifolia,
Bothriochloa longipaniculata,
Bothriochloa macra,
Bothriochloa meridionalis,
Bothriochloa modesta,
Bothriochloa pertusa,
Bothriochloa pseudischaemum,
Bothriochloa radicans,
Bothriochloa saccharoides,
Bothriochloa springfieldii,
Bothriochloa velutina,
Bothriochloa woodrovii,
Bothriochloa wrightii,
Bothriochloa torreyana,
Bothriochloa catharinensis,
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
Marene M. Marchi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Marchi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301443-2: 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].