Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
aegyptiaca
ID:
867963

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Delile

Source:
wcs

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Descr. Egypte, Hist. Nat. 2(Mém.): 157 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867298

Common Names

  • Eragrostis Aegyptiaca
  • Egyptian Lovegrass
  • Egyptian Pigeon Grass

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Description

Eragrostis aegyptiaca (also called Egyptian 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 aegyptiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It has a long flowering season and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eragrostis aegyptiaca is a small, pale yellow spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, smooth, yellow-brown grain. The seedlings are slender, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis aegyptiaca is a perennial grass native to South America. It grows in clumps and can reach up to 4 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a warm, sunny location in the spring or early summer. To propagate by division, divide the clumps of grass in the spring or early summer and replant in a sunny location.

Where to Find Eragrostis aegyptiaca

Eragrostis aegyptiaca can be found in Egypt.

Eragrostis aegyptiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis aegyptiaca?

Eragrostis aegyptiaca

What is the common name of Eragrostis aegyptiaca?

Egyptian Lovegrass

What is the family of Eragrostis aegyptiaca?

Poaceae

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

Alire Raffeneau Delile (1778-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delile' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400762-1: 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].