Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bahamensis
ID:
868065

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Rep. (Annual) Missouri Bot. Gard. 4: 149 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867400

Common Names

  • Eragrostis bahamensis
  • Bahamian Lovegrass
  • Bahama Lovegrass

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Description

Eragrostis bahamensis (also called Bahama Lovegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Bahamas. 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 bahamensis 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 bahamensis is a small, yellow spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are slender and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis bahamensis 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 bahamensis

Eragrostis bahamensis can be found in the Bahamas.

Eragrostis bahamensis FAQ

What is Eragrostis bahamensis?

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

Where is Eragrostis bahamensis found?

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

What are the uses of Eragrostis bahamensis?

Eragrostis bahamensis 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:93056-2: 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].