Status:
valid
Authors:
Vivek, G.V.S.Murthy & V.J.Nair
Source:
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Nelumbo 54: 10 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048092
Common Names
- Eragrostis henryi
- Henry's Eragrostis
- Henry's Lovegrass
Description
Eragrostis henryi (also called Henry's Lovegrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows in clumps of grass-like leaves. It can reach heights of up to 1 meter and has a rhizomatous root system. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist meadows, marshes, and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Eragrostis henryi is a grass species that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock and can be used in erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eragrostis henryi has small, white flowers that appear in the spring. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eragrostis henryi is a perennial grass that can reach heights of up to 3 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by planting cuttings. It is also possible to propagate Eragrostis henryi from seed.
Where to Find Eragrostis henryi
Eragrostis henryi is native to South America, primarily in Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.
Eragrostis henryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eragrostis henryi?
Eragrostis henryi
What is the growth rate of Eragrostis henryi?
Eragrostis henryi has a moderate growth rate.
What is the ideal climate for Eragrostis henryi?
Eragrostis henryi prefers a tropical climate.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77130883-1: 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].