Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
subaphylla
ID:
866323

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Misc. Publ. U.S.D.A. 243: 375 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865658

Common Names

  • Ekmanochloa Subaphylla
  • Sub-Leafy Ekmanochloa
  • Sub-Leafy Veldt Grass

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Description

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ekmanochloa subaphylla 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 subaphylla

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

Ekmanochloa subaphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ekmanochloa subaphylla?

Ekmanochloa subaphylla

What type of plant is Ekmanochloa subaphylla?

Grass

Where does Ekmanochloa subaphylla 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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:316767-2: 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].