Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
aristata
ID:
866322

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ekman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Misc. Publ. U.S.D.A. 243: 377 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865657

Common Names

  • Ekmanochloa Aristata
  • Awned Ekmanochloa
  • Awned Veldt Grass

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Description

Ekmanochloa aristata (also called Bristly Oat Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a tufted grass with long, narrow leaves and a branched inflorescence. It grows in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ekmanochloa aristata is used as a forage grass for livestock and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used for erosion control and as a turf grass in lawns.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ekmanochloa aristata is a small, spike-like inflorescence, with a single spikelet per stem. The seed of Ekmanochloa aristata is a small, reddish-brown caryopsis. The seedlings of Ekmanochloa aristata are thin, with long, narrow leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ekmanochloa aristata can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil. Division should be done in early summer. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Ekmanochloa aristata

Ekmanochloa aristata can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea.

Ekmanochloa aristata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ekmanochloa aristata?

Ekmanochloa aristata

What type of plant is Ekmanochloa aristata?

Grass

Where does Ekmanochloa aristata grow?

It is native to East Asia, but is also found in other parts of Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.

Species in the Ekmanochloa 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

Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399913-1: 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].