Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
sarmentosa
ID:
869061

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Trin.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg, Sér. 6, Sci. Math. 1: 398 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868396

Common Names

  • Creeping Lovegrass
  • Creeping Love-grass
  • Creeping Love Grass

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Description

Eragrostis sarmentosa (also called Sarmentose Lovegrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Africa, Asia and Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis sarmentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eragrostis sarmentosa is a small, white flower with a single stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin and wiry, with a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis sarmentosa is a perennial grass that grows up to 2 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Eragrostis sarmentosa

Eragrostis sarmentosa is native to South America and can be found in open grasslands and along roadsides.

Eragrostis sarmentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis sarmentosa?

Eragrostis sarmentosa

What is the common name of Eragrostis sarmentosa?

Sarmentose lovegrass

What is the natural habitat of Eragrostis sarmentosa?

Dry grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas

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

Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:401541-1: 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].