Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
giganteus
ID:
869614

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Walter) P.Beauv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Ess. Agrostogr. : 177 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868949

Common Names

  • Erianthus giganteus
  • Elephant Grass
  • Silver Plume Grass

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Description

Erianthus giganteus (also called Giant Plume Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Taiwan. It is a tufted grass with narrow leaves and awns that are up to 3 cm long. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erianthus giganteus is a yellow-greenish color with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erianthus giganteus is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 6-9.

Where to Find Erianthus giganteus

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

Erianthus giganteus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erianthus giganteus?

Erianthus giganteus

What is the family of Erianthus giganteus?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Erianthus giganteus?

Giant plume grass

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

Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
Thomas Walter (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:93437-2: 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].