Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
869187

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich.) Hochst. ex Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 268 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868522

Common Names

  • Tenuifolia Lovegrass
  • Tenuifolia Grass
  • Lovegrass

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Description

Eragrostis tenuifolia (also called Narrow-Leaved 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 tenuifolia is used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eragrostis tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia

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

Eragrostis tenuifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis tenuifolia?

Eragrostis tenuifolia

What is the common name of Eragrostis tenuifolia?

Slender Lovegrass

What is the natural habitat of Eragrostis tenuifolia?

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

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1064189-2: 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].