Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tracyi
ID:
869216

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 21: 130 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868551

Common Names

  • Tracyi Lovegrass
  • Tracyi Grass
  • Lovegrass

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Description

Eragrostis tracyi (also called Tracy's Lovegrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Africa. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis tracyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eragrostis tracyi is a small, pale green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedling is a small, pale green grass with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis tracyi 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 tracyi

Eragrostis tracyi is found in the Mediterranean region, parts of Africa, and parts of Asia.

Eragrostis tracyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis tracyi?

Eragrostis tracyi

What is the common name of Eragrostis tracyi?

Tracy Lovegrass

What is the natural habitat of Eragrostis tracyi?

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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:93228-2: 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].