Eriachne mucronata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 184 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868838
Common Names
- Mucronate Eriachne Grass
- Mucronate Wallaby Grass
- Mucronate Wallabygrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriachne mucronata (also called Mucronate Wiregrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia. It is a tufted grass with narrow, flat leaves. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Eriachne mucronata is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriachne mucronata is a small, yellowish-white spikelet with a single floret. The seed of Eriachne mucronata is a small, dark-brown caryopsis. The seedlings of Eriachne mucronata are thin, light green and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriachne mucronata is a perennial grass native to Australia. It forms tufts of narrow, upright leaves and produces small, yellowish flowers in summer. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position and lightly covered with soil.
Where to Find Eriachne mucronata
Eriachne mucronata is found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.
Eriachne mucronata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriachne mucronata?
Eriachne mucronata
What is the family of Eriachne mucronata?
Poaceae
Where is Eriachne mucronata found?
Australia
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
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:401840-1: 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].