Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
vallsiana
ID:
869262

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boechat & Longhi-Wagner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Iheringia, Bot. 51: 179 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868597

Common Names

  • Eragrostis vallsiana
  • Vallsiana Lovegrass
  • Vallsiana's Lovegrass

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Description

Eragrostis vallsiana (also called Valls' 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 vallsiana 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 vallsiana is a small, greenish-white spikelet with a single floret. The seed of Eragrostis vallsiana is a small, dark-brown caryopsis. The seedlings of Eragrostis vallsiana are thin, light green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis vallsiana is a warm-season grass that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in the spring in well-prepared soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and planted in moist soil.

Where to Find Eragrostis vallsiana

Eragrostis vallsiana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Eragrostis vallsiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis vallsiana?

Eragrostis vallsiana

What is the family of Eragrostis vallsiana?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Eragrostis vallsiana?

Valls' Lovegrass

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

Hilda Maria Longhi-Wagner (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Longhi-Wagner' in the authors string.
Sonja de Castro Boechat: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boechat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:318673-2: 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].