Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
eremophilus
ID:
867802

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kakudidi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 1: 338 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867137

Common Names

  • Enneapogon eremophilus
  • Eremophilus Wheatgrass
  • Eremophilus Couchgrass

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Description

Enneapogon eremophilus (also called Desert 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 eremophilus is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and in erosion control. Its seeds can be used as a cereal grain, and its leaves can be used as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Enneapogon eremophilus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Enneapogon eremophilus is a hardy grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.

Where to Find Enneapogon eremophilus

Enneapogon eremophilus 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.

Enneapogon eremophilus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Enneapogon eremophilus?

Enneapogon eremophilus

What are the common names of Enneapogon eremophilus?

Desert Bristlegrass, Desert Bristle-grass

What is the growth habit of Enneapogon eremophilus?

It is a tufted perennial grass with erect culms.

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

Esezah K.Z. Kakudidi (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kakudidi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:937509-1: 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].