Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
usambarensis
ID:
869251

Status:
valid

Authors:
Napper

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Kirkia 3: 115 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868586

Common Names

  • Eragrostis usambarensis
  • Usambara Lovegrass
  • Usambara's Lovegrass

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Description

Eragrostis usambarensis (also called Usambara lovegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It is a tufted grass with erect stems up to 1 m tall and flat, linear leaves. It grows in open grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis usambarensis is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eragrostis usambarensis is a small, greenish-white spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are short, with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis usambarensis is a perennial grass that is native to the southeastern United States. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It prefers full sun and moderate moisture. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.

Where to Find Eragrostis usambarensis

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

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

Diana Margaret Napper (1930-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Napper' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:401680-1: 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].