Eragrostis muerensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muerensis
ID:
868752
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pilg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 13: 408 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868087
Common Names
- Muerensis lovegrass
- Muerensis love-grass
- Muerensis love grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eragrostis muerensis (also called Mueren Lovegrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South America. It is a perennial grass with a tufted growth habit and long, narrow leaves. It is found in moist grasslands and savannas, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Eragrostis muerensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to control soil erosion and as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eragrostis muerensis 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 muerensis 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 muerensis
Eragrostis muerensis can be found in South America.
Eragrostis muerensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eragrostis muerensis?
Eragrostis muerensis
What is the common name of Eragrostis muerensis?
Mueren's lovegrass
What is the natural habitat of Eragrostis muerensis?
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
Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:401334-1: 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].