Eragrostis bahiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bahiensis
ID:
868066
Status:
valid
Authors:
Roem. & Schult.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Mant. 2: 318 1824
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867401
Common Names
- Eragrostis bahiensis
- Bahia Lovegrass
- Bahia Lovegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eragrostis bahiensis (also called Bahia 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 bahiensis 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 bahiensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eragrostis bahiensis 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 bahiensis
Eragrostis bahiensis can be found in Brazil.
Eragrostis bahiensis FAQ
What is Eragrostis bahiensis?
Eragrostis bahiensis is a species of grass in the family Poaceae.
Where is Eragrostis bahiensis found?
Eragrostis bahiensis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
What are the uses of Eragrostis bahiensis?
Eragrostis bahiensis 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-412238: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.