Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
schultzii
ID:
869068

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 7: 646 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868403

Common Names

  • Schultz's Lovegrass
  • Schultz Lovegrass
  • Schultz's Love-grass

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Description

Eragrostis schultzii (also called Schultz's lovegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa, Asia, and Europe. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis schultzii 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

Eragrostis schultzii has small, purplish flowers and small, blackish seeds. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis schultzii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a sunny position.

Where to Find Eragrostis schultzii

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

Eragrostis schultzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis schultzii?

Eragrostis schultzii

What is the common name of Eragrostis schultzii?

Schultz's lovegrass

What is the natural habitat of Eragrostis schultzii?

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:401547-1: 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].