Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
elatior
ID:
868358

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 7: 617 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867693

Common Names

  • Lovegrass
  • Tumblegrass
  • Wooly Grass

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eragrostis elatior has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in spikelets. The seeds are small, reddish-brown, and the seedlings are slender and have a reddish-brown hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis elatior can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist. Once the seedlings emerge, thin them out to prevent overcrowding. For division, dig up the clump and use a spade or knife to divide it into smaller clumps. Replant the clumps in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Eragrostis elatior

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

Eragrostis elatior FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Eragrostis elatior?

Eragrostis elatior prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

What is the typical height of Eragrostis elatior?

Eragrostis elatior typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet.

What type of soil does Eragrostis elatior prefer?

Eragrostis elatior prefers well-drained soil.

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:401042-1: 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].