Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
leucosticta
ID:
868622

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees ex Döll

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 2(3): 144 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867957

Common Names

  • Eragrostis leucosticta
  • White-spotted Lovegrass
  • White-spotted Eragrostis

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Description

Eragrostis leucosticta (also called White-spotted Lovegrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to South America. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis leucosticta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and in other areas prone to erosion. It has a high drought tolerance and can be used to help control weeds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eragrostis leucosticta 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 leucosticta is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in early spring and cover lightly with soil. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Eragrostis leucosticta

Eragrostis leucosticta can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and in North Africa.

Eragrostis leucosticta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis leucosticta?

Eragrostis leucosticta

What is the common name of Eragrostis leucosticta?

White-spotted Lovegrass

What type of plant is Eragrostis leucosticta?

Grass

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Johann Christoph Döll (1808-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Döll' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:322548-2: 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].