Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coarctatus
ID:
869591

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fernald

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 45: 246 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868926

Common Names

  • Coarctatus Erianth
  • Coarctatus Plume Grass
  • Coarctatus Thatch Grass

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Description

Erianthus coarctatus (also called Narrow-Leaved Erianthus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to East Asia, and it typically grows in moist, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erianthus coarctatus is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erianthus coarctatus has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green stems and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erianthus coarctatus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a sunny position.

Where to Find Erianthus coarctatus

Erianthus coarctatus can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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

Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:93432-2: 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].