Eragrostis nairii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nairii
ID:
1594323
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kalidass
Source:
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 39: 126 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048137
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eragrostis nairii (also called Nair's Eragrostis, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to India. It is a tufted grass with erect stems, reaching a height of up to 40 cm. It grows in alpine meadows, rocky slopes and grasslands at altitudes of up to 2,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Eragrostis nairii is a grass species that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eragrostis nairii has small, greenish-white flowers that are borne in small, spike-like clusters. The seeds are small and reddish-brown in color. The seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eragrostis nairii is a perennial grass that is propagated through seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types but prefers sandy, loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is best to fertilize the plant in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Eragrostis nairii
Eragrostis nairii is native to South America, primarily in Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.
Eragrostis nairii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eragrostis nairii?
Eragrostis nairii
What type of plant is Eragrostis nairii?
Grass
Where is Eragrostis nairii found?
India
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60471345-2: 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].