Enneapogon pallidus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallidus
ID:
867817
Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) P.Beauv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1812
Citation Micro:
Ess. Agrostogr. : 162 (1812)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867152
Common Names
- Enneapogon pallidus
- Pale Wire Grass
- Pale Pigeon Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Enneapogon pallidus (also called Pale 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 pallidus 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
Enneapogon pallidus has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small, black and star-shaped. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Enneapogon pallidus 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 pallidus
Enneapogon pallidus is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Enneapogon pallidus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Enneapogon pallidus?
Enneapogon pallidus
What are the common names of Enneapogon pallidus?
Pale Bristlegrass, Pale Bristle-grass
What is the growth habit of Enneapogon pallidus?
It is a tufted perennial grass with erect culms.
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:400644-1: 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].