Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ophiuroides
ID:
869368

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Munro) Hack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 6: 261 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868703

Common Names

  • Eremochloa ophiuroides
  • Brittle Dropseed
  • Brittle Oatgrass

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Description

Eremochloa ophiuroides (also called ophiopogon-like beardgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa, Asia, and Europe. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eremochloa ophiuroides is used for erosion control, as a cover crop, and for forage. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eremochloa ophiuroides is small and yellow, with a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremochloa ophiuroides is a perennial grass that is native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate by division, dig up the clump and divide it into smaller clumps, then replant the divisions in a sunny location.

Where to Find Eremochloa ophiuroides

Eremochloa ophiuroides can be found in South America, from Colombia to Argentina.

Eremochloa ophiuroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremochloa ophiuroides?

Eremochloa ophiuroides

What is the common name of Eremochloa ophiuroides?

Ophiuroid Eremochloa

Where is Eremochloa ophiuroides found?

Eremochloa ophiuroides is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal

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

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:401747-1: 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].