Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
sechellensis
ID:
867866

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) T.Durand & Schinz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Afric. 5: 859 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867201

Common Names

  • Sechellensis Wildrye
  • Sechellensis Rye Grass
  • Sechellensis Wheatgrass

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Description

Enteropogon sechellensis (also called Seychelles 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 sechellensis 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 sechellensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Enteropogon sechellensis 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 sechellensis

Enteropogon sechellensis 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 sechellensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Enteropogon sechellensis?

Enteropogon sechellensis

What is the common name of Enteropogon sechellensis?

Sechellensis

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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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400683-1: 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].