Eriachne pindanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.L.Barrett
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 27: 292 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348183
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriachne pindanica (also called 'Pindan Eriachne', among many other common names) is a small grass that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in dry areas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Eriachne pindanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Eriachne pindanica is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriachne pindanica is a perennial grass species native to Australia. It is best propagated through seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Water regularly to keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings are established, reduce watering to once a week.
Where to Find Eriachne pindanica
Eriachne pindanica can be found in the arid regions of Western Australia and South Australia.
Eriachne pindanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriachne pindanica?
Eriachne pindanica
What is the common name of Eriachne pindanica?
Pindanica Eriachne
What is the natural habitat of Eriachne pindanica?
Mountain meadows and grasslands
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
Russell Lindsay Barrett (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Barrett' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77160933-1: 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].