Eragrostis monticola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monticola
ID:
868745
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gaudich.) Hillebr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Fl. Hawaiian Isl. : 531 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868080
Common Names
- Monticola Lovegrass
- Monticola Love Grass
- Monticola Love-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eragrostis monticola (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 monticola is a drought-tolerant grass that is used for soil stabilization and erosion control. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock and as a lawn grass in areas with low rainfall.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eragrostis monticola is a small, pale green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eragrostis monticola can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in the spring or summer. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Eragrostis monticola
Eragrostis monticola can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Eragrostis monticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eragrostis monticola?
Eragrostis monticola
What is the common name of Eragrostis monticola?
Mountain lovegrass
What is the natural habitat of Eragrostis monticola?
Dry grasslands and open woodlands
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
William Hillebrand (1821-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hillebr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:401328-1: 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].