Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
frankii
ID:
868428

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 278 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867763

Common Names

  • Frank's Lovegrass
  • Frank's Eragrostis
  • Lovegrass

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Description

Eragrostis frankii (also called Frank'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 frankii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its drought tolerance. It can also be used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eragrostis frankii 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 frankii 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 frankii

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

Eragrostis frankii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis frankii?

Eragrostis frankii

Where is Eragrostis frankii native to?

South America

What is the growth habit of Eragrostis frankii?

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

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Julius Léopold Eduard Avé-Lallemant (1803-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Avé-Lall.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:93100-2: 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].