Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpureus
ID:
1594457

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.J.Thomps.

Source:

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 10: 144 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048204

Common Names

  • Elionurus purpureus
  • Purple Elionurus
  • Purple Velvetgrass

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Description

Elionurus purpureus (also called Purple Elionurus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Central America. It is a tufted grass with erect culms up to 40 cm tall. It is found in meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Elionurus purpureus has been used as a forage grass for livestock and as an ornamental grass in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elionurus purpureus has small, purple flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elionurus purpureus is a warm season grass that grows in full sun to partial shade. It has a moderate growth rate and can reach heights of up to 3 feet. It is best propagated by seed or division. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°F.

Where to Find Elionurus purpureus

Elionurus purpureus is found in South America.

Elionurus purpureus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elionurus purpureus?

Elionurus purpureus

What family does Elionurus purpureus belong to?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Elionurus purpureus?

Purple elionurus

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:77175852-1: 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].