Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
kuschelii
ID:
868576

Status:
valid

Authors:
Skottsb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo , n.s., f.m., 4: 485 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867911

Common Names

  • Kuschel Lovegrass
  • Kuschel Love Grass
  • Kuschel Love-Grass

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Description

Eragrostis kuschelii (also called Kuschel's lovegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to South America. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas. It has a tufted growth habit and its leaves are linear and flat. The inflorescence is a panicle with spikelets that are 2-3 mm long.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis kuschelii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eragrostis kuschelii is a small, pale greenish-yellow spikelet with awns. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis with awns. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis kuschelii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny, well-drained location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Eragrostis kuschelii

Eragrostis kuschelii is native to South America and is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

Eragrostis kuschelii FAQ

What are the common names of Eragrostis kuschelii?

Common names of Eragrostis kuschelii include Kuschel's lovegrass and white lovegrass

What is the growth habit of Eragrostis kuschelii?

Eragrostis kuschelii is a perennial grass with a spreading growth habit

What is the native range of Eragrostis kuschelii?

Eragrostis kuschelii is native to East Africa

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

Carl Skottsberg (1880-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skottsb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:93122-2: 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].