Erianthus contortus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baldwin ex Elliott
Source:
wcs
Year:
1816
Citation Micro:
Sketch Bot. S. Carolina 1: 140 (1816)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868929
Common Names
- Contorted Erianth
- Contorted Plume Grass
- Contorted Thatch Grass
Searching for Erianthus contortus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erianthus contortus (also called Twisted 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 contortus 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 contortus 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.
Searching for Erianthus contortus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erianthus contortus 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 contortus
Erianthus contortus can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Species in the Erianthus 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
Stephen Elliott (1771-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elliott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:93435-2: 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].