Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
cylindriflora
ID:
868291

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Flora 38: 324 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867626

Common Names

  • Eragrostis cylindriflora
  • Giant Lovegrass
  • Giant Eragrostis

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Description

Eragrostis cylindriflora (also called Bushy Lovegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It grows up to 3 feet tall and has narrow, linear leaves. It prefers dry to moist soils and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis cylindriflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock. It is also used to control soil erosion and as a soil conditioner.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eragrostis cylindriflora has small, yellowish-green flowers with long, slender awns. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and slender with a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis cylindriflora is an annual grass that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by sowing the seeds directly into the garden in the spring. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it will self-seed and spread quickly.

Where to Find Eragrostis cylindriflora

Eragrostis cylindriflora 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 cylindriflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis cylindriflora?

Eragrostis cylindriflora

What is the common name of Eragrostis cylindriflora?

Cylindrical Lovegrass

What is the growth habit of Eragrostis cylindriflora?

It is a perennial grass with a clumping 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

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400993-1: 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].