Enneapogon desvauxii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
desvauxii
ID:
867797
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Beauv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1812
Citation Micro:
Ess. Agrostogr. : 82 (1812)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867132
Common Names
- Enneapogon desvauxii
- Desvauxii Wheatgrass
- Desvauxii Couchgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Enneapogon desvauxii (also called Desvaux's Beard Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Australia. It grows in tufts up to 0.3 m tall, with narrow, grey-green leaves and reddish-brown flower spikelets. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and coastal heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Enneapogon desvauxii is used as a forage crop and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in the production of ethanol and as a source of biofuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Enneapogon desvauxii is a small, yellow, spike-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings have a short, white, hairy stem and long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Enneapogon desvauxii is a perennial grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and poor soils. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Where to Find Enneapogon desvauxii
Enneapogon desvauxii can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is an annual grass that grows in dry, open areas, such as fields and meadows.
Species in the Enneapogon genus
Enneapogon asperatus, Enneapogon avenaceus, Enneapogon caerulescens, Enneapogon cenchroides, Enneapogon cylindricus, Enneapogon decipiens, Enneapogon desvauxii, Enneapogon eremophilus, Enneapogon gracilis, Enneapogon intermedius, Enneapogon lindleyanus, Enneapogon lophotrichus, Enneapogon nigricans, Enneapogon pallidus, Enneapogon persicus, Enneapogon polyphyllus, Enneapogon pretoriensis, Enneapogon purpurascens, Enneapogon robustissimus, Enneapogon scaber, Enneapogon scoparius, Enneapogon spathaceus, Enneapogon truncatus, Enneapogon virens, Enneapogon foxii, Enneapogon limpopoensis,
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
Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400626-1: 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].