Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
decumbens
ID:
868306

Status:
valid

Authors:
Renvoize

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 25: 418 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867641

Common Names

  • Eragrostis decumbens
  • Giant Lovegrass
  • Giant Eragrostis

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Description

Eragrostis decumbens (also called Decumbent Lovegrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass that can grow up to 1 m tall. It has thin, wiry stems and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eragrostis decumbens has small, greenish-white flowers and small, light brown seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis decumbens 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 decumbens

Eragrostis decumbens can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

Eragrostis decumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis decumbens?

Eragrostis decumbens

What is the common name of Eragrostis decumbens?

Decumbent Lovegrass

Where is Eragrostis decumbens native to?

Africa, Asia, and Australia

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

Stephen Andrew Renvoize (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renvoize' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:401002-1: 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].