Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tenellula
ID:
869184

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 279 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868519

Common Names

  • Tenellula Lovegrass
  • Tenellula Grass
  • Lovegrass

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Description

Eragrostis tenellula (also called Dwarf Lovegrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Africa. It has a tufted growth habit and grows to a height of around 1 meter. It prefers dry, well-drained soils and is commonly found in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis tenellula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eragrostis tenellula 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 tenellula is a perennial grass 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 tenellula

Eragrostis tenellula is native to Africa and can be found in grasslands and savannas.

Eragrostis tenellula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis tenellula?

Eragrostis tenellula

What is the common name of Eragrostis tenellula?

Slender Lovegrass

What is the natural habitat of Eragrostis tenellula?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:401625-1: 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].