Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
carolinensis
ID:
868181

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jedwabn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bot. Arch. 5: 198 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867516

Common Names

  • Carolinensis Lovegrass
  • Carolinensis Eragrostis
  • Eragrostis carolinensis

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Description

Eragrostis carolinensis (also called Carolina Lovegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa and parts of Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis carolinensis is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eragrostis carolinensis is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, black, shiny grain. The seedlings are slender, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis carolinensis 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 carolinensis

Eragrostis carolinensis can be found in the United States.

Eragrostis carolinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis carolinensis?

Eragrostis carolinensis

What is the common name of Eragrostis carolinensis?

Carolina Lovegrass

What is the native range of Eragrostis carolinensis?

Eastern United States

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

Elizabeth(Elisabeth) Jedwabnick: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jedwabn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400925-1: 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].