Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tristis
ID:
866538

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 6: 331 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865873

Common Names

  • Sad Elionurus
  • Sad Veldt Grass
  • Sad Veld Grass

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Description

Elionurus tristis (also called African feathergrass, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass native to Africa. It grows in clumps and has thin, erect, grey-green leaves. It is found in grassland, savannah, and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Elionurus tristis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elionurus tristis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elionurus tristis is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA zones 6-9.

Where to Find Elionurus tristis

Elionurus tristis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, South America, and the Caribbean. It is also found in parts of the United States, including California, Arizona, and Florida.

Elionurus tristis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elionurus tristis?

Elionurus tristis

What are the common names of Elionurus tristis?

Sad elionurus

What is the growth habit of Elionurus tristis?

It is an annual herb with a spreading habit

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:400088-1: 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].