Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
spicata
ID:
869120

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vasey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 16: 146 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868455

Common Names

  • Spicata Lovegrass
  • Eragrostis spicata
  • Eragrostis Lovegrass

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Description

Eragrostis spicata (also called Spicate Lovegrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to South Africa. It has long, thin leaves and grows in dense tufts. It is commonly found in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis spicata is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a cover crop, for erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used for hay, grazing, and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eragrostis spicata is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis spicata is a warm-season grass that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in the spring in well-prepared soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and planted in moist soil.

Where to Find Eragrostis spicata

Eragrostis spicata is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy, Greece, and North Africa.

Eragrostis spicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis spicata?

Eragrostis spicata

What is the common name of Eragrostis spicata?

Lovegrass

What is the family of Eragrostis spicata?

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

George Vasey (1822-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vasey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:93223-2: 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].