Eleusine africana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kenn.-O'Byrne
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 12: 65 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865667
Common Names
- African Goosegrass
- Fingergrass
- Crowfoot Grass
Searching for Eleusine africana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eleusine africana (also called African Goosegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. 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
Eleusine africana 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 Eleusine africana is a small, spike-like inflorescence, with a single spikelet per stem. The seed of Eleusine africana is a small, reddish-brown caryopsis. The seedlings of Eleusine africana are thin, with long, narrow leaves and a short stem.
Searching for Eleusine africana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eleusine africana 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 Eleusine africana
Eleusine africana can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea.
Eleusine africana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eleusine africana?
Eleusine africana
What type of plant is Eleusine africana?
Grass
Where does Eleusine africana grow?
It is native to Africa, but is also found in other parts of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Eleusine 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
John Kevin Patrick Kennedy-O'Byrne (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kenn.-O'Byrne' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399924-1: 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].