Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
abortiva
ID:
867945

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 279 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867280

Common Names

  • Abortive Eragrostis
  • Eragrostis Abortiva
  • Abortiva

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Description

Eragrostis abortiva (also called Aborted Lovegrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass that is native to Africa and grows in dry, sandy soils. It has a tufted growth habit and thin, wiry stems with small, pointed leaves. It produces small, spike-like flower heads in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis abortiva 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 Eragrostis abortiva 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis abortiva 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 Eragrostis abortiva

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

Eragrostis abortiva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis abortiva?

Eragrostis abortiva

What is the family of Eragrostis abortiva?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Eragrostis abortiva?

Lovegrass

Species in the Eragrostis genus

Eragrostis pseud-obtusa, Eragrostis acamptoclada, Eragrostis acraea, Eragrostis acutiflora, Eragrostis acutiglumis, Eragrostis aegyptiaca, Eragrostis aethiopica, Eragrostis airoides, Eragrostis alopecuroides, Eragrostis alta, Eragrostis alveiformis, Eragrostis amanda, Eragrostis ambleia, Eragrostis ambohibengensis, Eragrostis ambositrensis, Eragrostis ambrensis, Eragrostis amurensis, Eragrostis anacrantha, Eragrostis anacranthoides, Eragrostis andicola, Eragrostis annulata, Eragrostis apiculata, Eragrostis aquatica, Eragrostis arenicola, Eragrostis aristata, Eragrostis aristiglumis, Eragrostis articulata, Eragrostis aspera, Eragrostis astrepta, Eragrostis astreptoclada, Eragrostis atropioides, Eragrostis atrovirens, Eragrostis attenuata, Eragrostis aurorae, Eragrostis autumnalis, Eragrostis bahamensis, Eragrostis bahiensis, Eragrostis balgooyi, Eragrostis barbinodis, Eragrostis barbulata, Eragrostis barrelieri, Eragrostis barteri, Eragrostis basedowii, Eragrostis bemarivensis, Eragrostis bergiana, Eragrostis berteroniana, Eragrostis betsileensis, Eragrostis bicolor, Eragrostis biflora, Eragrostis blepharostachya,

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400751-1: 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].