Status:
valid
Authors:
Hack. ex Scribn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 13: 296 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865805
Common Names
- Barbiculmis Finger Grass
- Barbiculmis Lovegrass
- Barbiculmis Goosegrass
Description
Elionurus barbiculmis (also called Bearded Foxtail, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, roadsides, and grasslands. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of up to 0.5 m.
Uses & Benefits
Elionurus barbiculmis is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a forage crop. It is also used medicinally for its diuretic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elionurus barbiculmis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elionurus barbiculmis can be propagated by seed or division. Seed should be sown in spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps every 3-4 years to ensure vigorous growth.
Where to Find Elionurus barbiculmis
Elionurus barbiculmis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Elionurus barbiculmis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elionurus barbiculmis?
Elionurus barbiculmis
What is the common name of Elionurus barbiculmis?
Barbiculmis Foxtail
What is the natural habitat of Elionurus barbiculmis?
Tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Elionurus genus
Elionurus barbiculmis,
Elionurus bilinguis,
Elionurus ciliaris,
Elionurus citreus,
Elionurus elegans,
Elionurus euchaetus,
Elionurus hensii,
Elionurus hirtifolius,
Elionurus lividus,
Elionurus muticus,
Elionurus planifolius,
Elionurus platypus,
Elionurus royleanus,
Elionurus tripsacoides,
Elionurus tristis,
Elionurus tylophorus,
Elionurus purpureus,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400047-1: 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].