Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
exasperata
ID:
868387

Status:
valid

Authors:
Peter

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 40(1 Anh.): 108 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867722

Common Names

  • Lovegrass
  • Tumblegrass
  • Wooly Grass

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Description

Eragrostis exasperata (also called Giant Lovegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 1m tall. It has thin, flat, green leaves and reddish-purple flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis exasperata is used as a forage grass for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental grass in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eragrostis exasperata has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis exasperata 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 exasperata

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

Eragrostis exasperata FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Eragrostis exasperata?

Eragrostis exasperata prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

What is the typical height of Eragrostis exasperata?

Eragrostis exasperata typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

What type of soil does Eragrostis exasperata prefer?

Eragrostis exasperata 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

Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:401068-1: 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].