Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
867826

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) P.Beauv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Ess. Agrostogr. : 162 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867161

Common Names

  • Enneapogon purpurascens
  • Purple Wire Grass
  • Purple Pigeon Grass

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Description

Enneapogon purpurascens (also called Purple Beardgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Enneapogon purpurascens 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 purpurascens 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Enneapogon purpurascens 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 purpurascens

Enneapogon purpurascens is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Enneapogon purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Enneapogon purpurascens?

Enneapogon purpurascens

What are the common names of Enneapogon purpurascens?

Purple Bristlegrass, Purple Bristle-grass

What is the growth habit of Enneapogon purpurascens?

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

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:400653-1: 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].