Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
obtusa
ID:
868801

Status:
valid

Authors:
Munro ex Ficalho & Hiern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 2: 32 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868136

Common Names

  • Eragrostis obtusa
  • Blunt Lovegrass
  • Obtusa Lovegrass

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Description

Eragrostis obtusa (also called Obtuse 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 obtusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eragrostis obtusa has small, white flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis obtusa is a warm-season grass that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and heat and can be propagated by seed or division. It is often used in lawns, pastures, and as a turf grass.

Where to Find Eragrostis obtusa

Eragrostis obtusa is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Eragrostis obtusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis obtusa?

Eragrostis obtusa

What is the common name of Eragrostis obtusa?

Blunt Lovegrass

What is the natural habitat of Eragrostis obtusa?

Dry, open areas, such as roadsides and fields

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 Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Francisco Manoel Carlos de Mello de Ficalho (1837-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ficalho' in the authors string.
William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:401366-1: 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].