Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pycnantha
ID:
868994

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) Parodi ex Nicora

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 51: 4 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868329

Common Names

  • Eragrostis pycnantha
  • Shortawn Lovegrass
  • Short-awn Lovegrass

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Description

Eragrostis pycnantha (also called 'Golden Lovegrass', among many other common names) is an annual grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, spike-like inflorescences. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis pycnantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a windbreak, and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eragrostis pycnantha is a small, solitary, spike-like panicle. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis pycnantha is a perennial grass that is native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Eragrostis pycnantha

Eragrostis pycnantha is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Eragrostis pycnantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis pycnantha?

Eragrostis pycnantha

What is the common name of Eragrostis pycnantha?

Thick-spike Lovegrass

What is the family of Eragrostis pycnantha?

Poaceae

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

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Lorenzo Raimundo Parodi (1895-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parodi' in the authors string.
Elisa G. Nicora (1912-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nicora' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1065169-2: 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].