Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ecarinata
ID:
868352

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lazarides

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 10: 114 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867687

Common Names

  • Eragrostis ecarinata
  • Ecarinata Lovegrass
  • Notched Lovegrass

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eragrostis ecarinata 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 ecarinata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced 30-45 cm apart.

Where to Find Eragrostis ecarinata

Eragrostis ecarinata is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Eragrostis ecarinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis ecarinata?

Eragrostis ecarinata

What is the common name of Eragrostis ecarinata?

Ecarinata Lovegrass

What is the growth habit of Eragrostis ecarinata?

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

Michael Lazarides (1928-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lazarides' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:995141-1: 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].