Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
868719

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 3: 388 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868054

Common Names

  • Micrantha Lovegrass
  • Micrantha Love Grass
  • Micrantha Love-grass

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Description

Eragrostis micrantha (also called Small-Flowered Lovegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in dry meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has narrow, flat leaves and grows to a height of 2-3 feet.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis micrantha 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

Eragrostis micrantha has small, purplish-brown flowers and small, dark brown, shiny seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis micrantha is a perennial grass that is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula. It is a low-growing, tufted grass that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils, from sandy to clay. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in early spring or late summer. It can also be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Eragrostis micrantha

Eragrostis micrantha is native to South America.

Eragrostis micrantha FAQ

What type of plant is Eragrostis micrantha?

Eragrostis micrantha is a type of grass.

What is the scientific name for Eragrostis micrantha?

The scientific name for Eragrostis micrantha is Eragrostis micrantha.

What is the common name for Eragrostis micrantha?

The common name for Eragrostis micrantha is lovegrass.

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

Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:401309-1: 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].