Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
dielsii
ID:
868332

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pilg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 35: 76 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867667

Common Names

  • Eragrostis dielsii
  • Diels' Lovegrass
  • Dielsii Lovegrass

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Description

Eragrostis dielsii (also called 'Lovegrass', among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Africa and Asia. It grows to a height of 0.2–1 m (0.7–3.3 ft) and has an erect stem. It has a fibrous root system and its leaves are flat and linear. It is found in dry grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis dielsii 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 dielsii has small, yellow flowers and small, brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis dielsii is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Eragrostis dielsii

Eragrostis dielsii is native to Africa and is found in Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.

Eragrostis dielsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis dielsii?

Eragrostis dielsii

What is the common name of Eragrostis dielsii?

Dielsii Lovegrass

What is the growth habit of Eragrostis dielsii?

It is an annual grass with a spreading 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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:152415-3: 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].