Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bilinguis
ID:
866472

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trin.) Hack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 2(3): 308 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865807

Common Names

  • Bilinguis Finger Grass
  • Bilinguis Lovegrass
  • Bilinguis Goosegrass

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Description

Elionurus bilinguis (also called Two-tongued 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 bilinguis 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 bilinguis has small, white to pink flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elionurus bilinguis 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 bilinguis

Elionurus bilinguis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Elionurus bilinguis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elionurus bilinguis?

Elionurus bilinguis

What is the common name of Elionurus bilinguis?

Bilingual Foxtail

What is the natural habitat of Elionurus bilinguis?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400048-1: 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].