Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
microcarpa
ID:
868720

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vickery

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb. 1: 339 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868055

Common Names

  • Microcarpa Lovegrass
  • Microcarpa Love Grass
  • Microcarpa Love-grass

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Description

Eragrostis microcarpa (also called Lovegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry grasslands to wetter areas near water sources.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis microcarpa 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 microcarpa 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 microcarpa 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 microcarpa

Eragrostis microcarpa is native to South America.

Eragrostis microcarpa FAQ

What type of plant is Eragrostis microcarpa?

Eragrostis microcarpa is a type of grass.

What is the scientific name for Eragrostis microcarpa?

The scientific name for Eragrostis microcarpa is Eragrostis microcarpa.

What is the common name for Eragrostis microcarpa?

The common name for Eragrostis microcarpa 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

Joyce Winifred Vickery (1908-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vickery' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:401310-1: 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].