Eragrostis laniflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laniflora
ID:
868587
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 7: 648 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867922
Common Names
- Eragrostis laniflora
- Woolly-flowered Lovegrass
- Woolly-flowered Eragrostis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eragrostis laniflora (also called woolly 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 laniflora is used as a forage grass for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eragrostis laniflora 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eragrostis laniflora 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 laniflora
Eragrostis laniflora can be found in areas of South America.
Eragrostis laniflora FAQ
What are the common names of Eragrostis laniflora?
Common names of Eragrostis laniflora include woolly lovegrass and yellow lovegrass
What is the growth habit of Eragrostis laniflora?
Eragrostis laniflora is a perennial grass with a spreading growth habit
What is the native range of Eragrostis laniflora?
Eragrostis laniflora 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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:401214-1: 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].