Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
fosbergii
ID:
868425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Whitney

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 13: 75 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867760

Common Names

  • Fosberg's Lovegrass
  • Fosberg's Eragrostis
  • Lovegrass

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Description

Eragrostis fosbergii (also called Fosberg's Lovegrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to South America. It has a tufted growth habit, with stems reaching up to 1 m in height. The leaves are linear, up to 10 cm long and 2 mm wide. It grows in open grasslands, disturbed areas and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis fosbergii is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known for its drought tolerance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eragrostis fosbergii 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 fosbergii is a perennial grass native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand some flooding. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Eragrostis fosbergii

Eragrostis fosbergii is native to North America, but can also be found in parts of Europe and Asia.

Eragrostis fosbergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis fosbergii?

Eragrostis fosbergii

Where is Eragrostis fosbergii native to?

Central and South America

What is the growth habit of Eragrostis fosbergii?

It is a perennial grass with a spreading, clumping 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

Leo David Whitney (1908-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Whitney' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:401095-1: 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].