Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
monostachyos
ID:
867858

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1894: 17 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867193

Common Names

  • Enteropogon monostachyos
  • Monostachyos Enteropogon
  • Monostachyos Pussytoes

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Description

Enteropogon monostachyos (also called Single-spike 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

Enteropogon monostachyos 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Enteropogon monostachyos sub. monostachyos
Enteropogon monostachyos sub. africanus Clayton

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Enteropogon monostachyos 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 monostachyos is a perennial grass native to Australia. It is typically found in dry, rocky areas and can be propagated by seed or division. It requires full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It can be mowed to keep it looking neat.

Where to Find Enteropogon monostachyos

Enteropogon monostachyos is native to Australia and can be found in arid and semi-arid regions of the country, such as the Northern Territory, Western Australia, and South Australia.

Enteropogon monostachyos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Enteropogon monostachyos?

Enteropogon monostachyos

What is the common name of Enteropogon monostachyos?

Monostachys

What is the family of Enteropogon monostachyos?

Poaceae

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

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400679-1: 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].