Bothriochloa ewartiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ewartiana
ID:
854442
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Domin) C.E.Hubb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1934: 444 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853777
Common Names
- Ewart's Grass
- Ewarts Grass
- Ewart's Redgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bothriochloa ewartiana (also called 'Lily of the Valley', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia. It has long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, open areas, such as in woodlands and along hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Bothriochloa ewartiana 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 ewartiana are small and yellow. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bothriochloa ewartiana is a warm-season grass that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Bothriochloa ewartiana
Bothriochloa ewartiana is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Bothriochloa ewartiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bothriochloa ewartiana?
Bothriochloa ewartiana
What is the common name of Bothriochloa ewartiana?
Ewart's beardgrass
What is the natural habitat of Bothriochloa ewartiana?
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
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:392711-1: 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].