Eragrostis cenolepis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cenolepis
ID:
868190
Status:
valid
Authors:
Clayton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 20: 266 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867525
Common Names
- Lovegrass
- Cenolepis Lovegrass
- Giant Lovegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eragrostis cenolepis (also called Cenolepis 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 cenolepis 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 cenolepis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eragrostis cenolepis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Eragrostis cenolepis
Eragrostis cenolepis is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is typically found in moist soils and can be found in wetland areas.
Eragrostis cenolepis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eragrostis cenolepis?
Eragrostis cenolepis
What is the common name of Eragrostis cenolepis?
Cenolepis Grass
What is the native range of Eragrostis cenolepis?
South America
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
William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400932-1: 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].