Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Hubb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1936: 312 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868263
Common Names
- Eragrostis pobeguinii
- Pobeguinii Lovegrass
- Pobeguinii Spear Grass
Description
Eragrostis pobeguinii (also called Pobeguin's Lovegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa, India, and the Middle East. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is drought-tolerant. Its leaves are flat, narrow, and have a hairy texture. The flowers are small and spike-like, and the seed heads are small and fluffy.
Uses & Benefits
Eragrostis pobeguinii is a grass that is used as a fodder crop for livestock. It is also used as a soil cover crop to prevent erosion and improve soil fertility.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eragrostis pobeguinii has small, yellow-green flowers with a single spikelet. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eragrostis pobeguinii is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from seed or vegetative cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought and poor soils. It can also be grown in containers. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires little care, and can be mowed or trimmed to maintain its shape.
Where to Find Eragrostis pobeguinii
Eragrostis pobeguinii is native to the Americas and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of the United States, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.
Eragrostis pobeguinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eragrostis pobeguinii?
Eragrostis pobeguinii
What is the common name of Eragrostis pobeguinii?
Pobeguin's Lovegrass
Where is Eragrostis pobeguinii native to?
Africa
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:401447-1: 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].