Eragrostis attenuata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
attenuata
ID:
868052
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hitchc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 24: 340 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867387
Common Names
- Eragrostis attenuata
- Slender Lovegrass
- Narrow Lovegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eragrostis attenuata (also called Slender Lovegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a tufted grass with a short, erect stem and a flat, open panicle. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in disturbed sites, such as roadsides and abandoned fields.
Uses & Benefits
Eragrostis attenuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eragrostis attenuata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eragrostis attenuata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Eragrostis attenuata
Eragrostis attenuata is native to South America.
Eragrostis attenuata FAQ
What is Eragrostis attenuata?
Eragrostis attenuata is a species of grass in the family Poaceae.
Where is Eragrostis attenuata found?
Eragrostis attenuata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
What are the uses of Eragrostis attenuata?
Eragrostis attenuata 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
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:93055-2: 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].