Eriachne agrostidea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 7: 82 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868779
Common Names
- Agrostidea Eriachne
- Agrostidea Grass
- Agrostidea Wheatgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriachne agrostidea (also called Australian Rat's Tail Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Australia. It has a tufted habit with narrow, flat leaves and a long, cylindrical inflorescence. It is found in a variety of habitats, from grasslands to open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Eriachne agrostidea is used as an ornamental plant and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used to prevent soil erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriachne agrostidea is a small yellow disc-shaped flower, with a single seed in the center. The seed is small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and wiry, with small, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriachne agrostidea is a perennial grass that grows in dry, sunny areas. It is propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Eriachne agrostidea
Eriachne agrostidea can be found in dry grasslands and steppes of Central Asia, from Kazakhstan to Iran.
Eriachne agrostidea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriachne agrostidea?
Eriachne agrostidea
What is the common name of Eriachne agrostidea?
Agrostidea Grass
What is the natural habitat of Eriachne agrostidea?
Grassy woodlands
Species in the Eriachne genus
Eriachne agrostidea, Eriachne aristidea, Eriachne armitii, Eriachne avenacea, Eriachne axillaris, Eriachne basalis, Eriachne basedowii, Eriachne benthamii, Eriachne bleeseri, Eriachne burkittii, Eriachne capillaris, Eriachne ciliata, Eriachne compacta, Eriachne fastigiata, Eriachne festucacea, Eriachne filiformis, Eriachne flaccida, Eriachne gardneri, Eriachne glabrata, Eriachne glandulosa, Eriachne glauca, Eriachne helmsii, Eriachne humilis, Eriachne imbricata, Eriachne insularis, Eriachne lanata, Eriachne major, Eriachne melicacea, Eriachne minuta, Eriachne mucronata, Eriachne nervosa, Eriachne nodosa, Eriachne obtusa, Eriachne ovata, Eriachne pallescens, Eriachne pauciflora, Eriachne pulchella, Eriachne rara, Eriachne schultziana, Eriachne scleranthoides, Eriachne semiciliata, Eriachne squarrosa, Eriachne stipacea, Eriachne sulcata, Eriachne tenuiculmis, Eriachne triodioides, Eriachne triseta, Eriachne vesiculosa, Eriachne pindanica,
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
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:401792-1: 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].