Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
burmanica
ID:
868157

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 6: 155 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867492

Common Names

  • Burmanica Lovegrass
  • Burmanica Eragrostis
  • Eragrostis burmanica

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Description

Eragrostis burmanica (also called Burmese lovegrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Asia. It is a perennial grass with short rhizomes and grows in dry, sandy soils in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis burmanica is a species of grass that is used as a forage crop and for erosion control. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eragrostis burmanica has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis burmanica can be propagated by seed or division. It is a warm season grass that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be planted in a variety of soils.

Where to Find Eragrostis burmanica

Eragrostis burmanica can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Eragrostis burmanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis burmanica?

Eragrostis burmanica

What are the common names of Eragrostis burmanica?

Burmese Lovegrass, Burmese Love-grass

What is the growth habit of Eragrostis burmanica?

Eragrostis burmanica is a tufted perennial grass with a prostrate or ascending growth habit

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

Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400903-1: 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].