Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ambrensis
ID:
868003

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 100: 354 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867338

Common Names

  • Eragrostis Ambrensis
  • Ambrensis Lovegrass
  • Ambrensis Pigeon Grass

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Description

Eragrostis ambrensis (also called Ambres 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 ambrensis is used as a forage crop and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to improve soil fertility and to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eragrostis ambrensis 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 ambrensis is a perennial grass native to Madagascar. It grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 3 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. 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 ambrensis

Eragrostis ambrensis is native to Madagascar.

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400783-1: 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].