Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bifaria
ID:
867930

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) Bor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Indian Forester 66: 270 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867265

Common Names

  • Bifarous Eragrostiella
  • Eragrostiella Bifaria
  • Bifaria

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Description

Eragrostiella bifaria (also called Two-awned Love Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in clumps and has thin, arching leaves and stems that are covered in fine hairs. It produces small, feathery flower heads that are usually white or pink in color. It grows in open, sunny areas and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostiella bifaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eragrostiella bifaria var. secunda (Nees ex Steud.) Lazarides
Eragrostiella bifaria var. walkeri (Stapf) Lazarides
Eragrostiella bifaria var. bifaria

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eragrostiella bifaria has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostiella bifaria is a perennial grass native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best grown in a sunny location with regular watering. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or fall.

Where to Find Eragrostiella bifaria

Eragrostiella bifaria is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Jalisco, Michoacán, and Oaxaca.

Eragrostiella bifaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostiella bifaria?

Eragrostiella bifaria

What is the family of Eragrostiella bifaria?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Eragrostiella bifaria?

Lovegrass

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.
Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400741-1: 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].