Enteropogon ramosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramosus
ID:
867862
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.K.Simon
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 2: 1 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867197
Common Names
- Ramosus Wildrye
- Ramosus Rye Grass
- Ramosus Wheatgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Enteropogon ramosus (also called Branched Beardgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in open grasslands, meadows, and pastures. It has a tufted growth habit with narrow, pubescent leaves and panicles of spikelets that are usually purplish in color.
Uses & Benefits
Enteropogon ramosus 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
The flower of Enteropogon ramosus is a small, yellow, spike-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings have a short, white, hairy stem and long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Enteropogon ramosus 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 ramosus
Enteropogon ramosus 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 ramosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Enteropogon ramosus?
Enteropogon ramosus
What is the common name of Enteropogon ramosus?
Ramosus
What is the family of Enteropogon ramosus?
Poaceae
Species in the Enteropogon genus
Enteropogon acicularis, Enteropogon barbatus, Enteropogon coimbatorensis, Enteropogon dolichostachyus, Enteropogon longiaristatus, Enteropogon macrostachyus, Enteropogon minutus, Enteropogon monostachyos, Enteropogon paucispiceus, Enteropogon prieurii, Enteropogon ramosus, Enteropogon rupestris, Enteropogon sechellensis, Enteropogon unispiceus, Enteropogon monostachyus,
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
Bryan Kenneth Simon (1943-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.K.Simon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:904121-1: 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].