Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bulbosum
ID:
869559

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parodi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 8: 77 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868894

Common Names

  • Bulbous Erianth
  • Bulbous Plume Grass
  • Bulbous Thatch Grass

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Description

Erianthecium bulbosum (also called Erianthus bulbosus, among many other common names) is an evergreen grass that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas, and it typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erianthecium bulbosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erianthecium bulbosum is a small, yellowish-white spikelet with a single floret. The seed of Erianthecium bulbosum is a small, dark-brown caryopsis. The seedlings of Erianthecium bulbosum are thin, light green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erianthecium bulbosum is a perennial grass that is native to Australia. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted to their permanent location.

Where to Find Erianthecium bulbosum

Erianthecium bulbosum can be found in Western Australia, South Australia, and Victoria.

Erianthecium bulbosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erianthecium bulbosum?

Erianthecium bulbosum

What is the common name of Erianthecium bulbosum?

Bulbous Wallaby-grass

What is the habitat of Erianthecium bulbosum?

Erianthecium bulbosum is found in open woodland, grassland and heathland in south-eastern Australia.

Species in the Erianthecium genus

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

Lorenzo Raimundo Parodi (1895-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parodi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:93421-2: 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].