Enneapogon pretoriensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pretoriensis
ID:
867823
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stent
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 1: 174 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867158
Common Names
- Enneapogon pretoriensis
- Pretoria Wire Grass
- Pretoria Pigeon Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Enneapogon pretoriensis (also called Pretoria 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 pretoriensis 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 pretoriensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of white hairs at the base of the stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Enneapogon pretoriensis 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 pretoriensis
Enneapogon pretoriensis is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Enneapogon pretoriensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Enneapogon pretoriensis?
Enneapogon pretoriensis
What are the common names of Enneapogon pretoriensis?
Pretoria Bristlegrass, Pretoria Bristle-grass
What is the growth habit of Enneapogon pretoriensis?
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
Sydney Margaret Stent (1875-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stent' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400650-1: 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].