Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
sterilis
ID:
869140

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 20(85): 403 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868475

Common Names

  • Sterilis Lovegrass
  • Eragrostis sterilis
  • Eragrostis Lovegrass

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Description

Eragrostis sterilis (also called Sterile 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 sterilis 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

Eragrostis sterilis has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in spikelets. The seeds are small, hard, and black in color. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis sterilis is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a hardy grass that can tolerate drought and heat. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the fall or early spring.

Where to Find Eragrostis sterilis

Eragrostis sterilis can be found in dry areas of the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, Greece, and North Africa.

Eragrostis sterilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis sterilis?

Eragrostis sterilis

What is the common name of Eragrostis sterilis?

Lovegrass

What is the family of Eragrostis sterilis?

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

Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:401597-1: 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].