Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
longiaristatus
ID:
867852

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Napper) Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 37: 419 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867187

Common Names

  • Enteropogon longiaristatus
  • Longiaristatus Wheatgrass
  • Longiaristatus Couchgrass

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Description

Enteropogon longiaristatus (also called Long-awned 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

Enteropogon longiaristatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Enteropogon longiaristatus has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small, black and triangular-shaped. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Enteropogon longiaristatus 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 Enteropogon longiaristatus

Enteropogon longiaristatus is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Enteropogon longiaristatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Enteropogon longiaristatus?

Enteropogon longiaristatus

What is the common name of Enteropogon longiaristatus?

Longiaristatus Beardgrass

What is the natural habitat of Enteropogon longiaristatus?

Dry grasslands in Africa and Asia

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

Diana Margaret Napper (1930-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Napper' in the authors string.
William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:910591-1: 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].