Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
aristiglumis
ID:
868030

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kabuye

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 26: 83 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867365

Common Names

  • Eragrostis aristiglumis
  • Awned Lovegrass
  • Bearded Lovegrass

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Description

Eragrostis aristiglumis (also called Aristiglumis 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

Eragrostis aristiglumis 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 aristiglumis is a small, pale yellow spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are slender, with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis aristiglumis is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Eragrostis aristiglumis

Eragrostis aristiglumis is native to South America.

Eragrostis aristiglumis FAQ

What is Eragrostis aristiglumis?

Eragrostis aristiglumis is a species of grass in the family Poaceae.

Where is Eragrostis aristiglumis found?

Eragrostis aristiglumis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

What are the uses of Eragrostis aristiglumis?

Eragrostis aristiglumis is used for fodder and as an ornamental grass.

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

Christine H Sophie Kabuye (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kabuye' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400801-1: 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].