Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
hainanensis
ID:
868478

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.C.Chia

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hainan. 4: 539 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867813

Common Names

  • Hainan Lovegrass
  • Hainan Eragrostis
  • Eragrostis hainanensis

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Description

Eragrostis hainanensis (also called Hainan Lovegrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to China. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has a tufted habit. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis hainanensis is used as a forage crop and as an ornamental.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eragrostis hainanensis is small and white. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis hainanensis 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 hainanensis

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

Eragrostis hainanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis hainanensis?

Eragrostis hainanensis

What is the common name of Eragrostis hainanensis?

Hainan Lovegrass

Where is Eragrostis hainanensis found?

Eragrostis hainanensis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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

Liang Chi Chia (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Chia' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:401137-1: 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].