Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ambleia
ID:
867998

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 27: 152 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867333

Common Names

  • Eragrostis Ambleia
  • Ambleia Lovegrass
  • Ambleia Pigeon Grass

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Description

Eragrostis ambleia (also called Ambleia Lovegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Americas. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m. It is found in open grassland, woodland, and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis ambleia is used as a forage crop and as an ornamental plant. It has a high nutritional value and is used as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eragrostis ambleia 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 ambleia is a warm-season grass that is native to the southeastern United States. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 3 feet. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best propagated by seed, which should be planted in early spring in well-drained soil. Once established, it will require little maintenance and can be mowed to keep it looking neat.

Where to Find Eragrostis ambleia

Eragrostis ambleia can be found in the United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Eragrostis ambleia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis ambleia?

Eragrostis ambleia

What is the common name of Eragrostis ambleia?

Ambleia Lovegrass

What is the family of Eragrostis ambleia?

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

William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400778-1: 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].