Eragrostis lutensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lutensis
ID:
868659
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cope
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 50: 113 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867994
Common Names
- Lutensis lovegrass
- Lutensis love-grass
- Lutensis love grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eragrostis lutensis (also called African Lovegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It is typically found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands. It has a tufted growth habit and narrow, green leaves that are up to 8 inches long.
Uses & Benefits
Eragrostis lutensis 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 lutensis is a small, greenish-white spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with narrow, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eragrostis lutensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Eragrostis lutensis
Eragrostis lutensis can be found in areas of South America.
Eragrostis lutensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eragrostis lutensis?
Eragrostis lutensis
What are the common names of Eragrostis lutensis?
Lute lovegrass, Lute lovegrass
What is the natural habitat of Eragrostis lutensis?
It is native to South America and is found in dry, sandy soils
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
Thomas Arthur Cope (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cope' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:981585-1: 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].