Status:
valid
Authors:
(Trin.) Bor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Indian Forester 66: 270 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867275
Common Names
- Nardoid Eragrostiella
- Eragrostiella Nardoides
- Nardoides
Description
Eragrostiella nardoides (also called Nardo's lovegrass, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in woodlands, savannahs, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Eragrostiella nardoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eragrostiella nardoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eragrostiella nardoides 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 nardoides
Eragrostiella nardoides is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Jalisco, Michoacán, and Oaxaca.
Eragrostiella nardoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eragrostiella nardoides?
Eragrostiella nardoides
What is the family of Eragrostiella nardoides?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Eragrostiella nardoides?
Lovegrass
Species in the Eragrostiella genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400747-1: 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].