Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) Munro ex Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 7: 510 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865818
Common Names
- Citreus Finger Grass
- Citreus Lovegrass
- Citreus Goosegrass
Description
Elionurus citreus (also called African feathergrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of 2-3 feet with thin, arching leaves. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of a wide range of soils.
Uses & Benefits
Elionurus citreus 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 citreus 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elionurus citreus is a perennial grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is a fast-growing grass that can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in the spring and the divisions should be done in the fall.
Where to Find Elionurus citreus
Elionurus citreus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Elionurus citreus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elionurus citreus?
Elionurus citreus
What is the common name of Elionurus citreus?
Citrus Foxtail
What is the natural habitat of Elionurus citreus?
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:400054-1: 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].