Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
gloeodes
ID:
868449

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ekman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo 10(17): 38 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867784

Common Names

  • Gloeodes Lovegrass
  • Gloeodes Eragrostis
  • Lovegrass

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Description

Eragrostis gloeodes (also called Red Beardgrass, 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 gloeodes 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

The flower of Eragrostis gloeodes is a small, pale yellow or white flower with a long, slender stem. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green plant with a single, long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis gloeodes can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted.

Where to Find Eragrostis gloeodes

Eragrostis gloeodes can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and South America.

Eragrostis gloeodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis gloeodes?

Eragrostis gloeodes

Where is Eragrostis gloeodes native to?

South America

What is the growth habit of Eragrostis gloeodes?

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

Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:93103-2: 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].