Eriochloa acuminata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Presl) Kunth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 1: 72 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869056
Common Names
- Acuminata Eriochloa Grass
- Acuminata Feather Grass
- Acuminata Plume Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriochloa acuminata (also called Acuminate Eriochloa, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to India, China, and Nepal. It grows in moist, shady areas and can reach heights of up to 2 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Eriochloa acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used for fodder, soil stabilization, and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriochloa acuminata is a single head of white or pinkish flowers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriochloa acuminata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Eriochloa acuminata
Eriochloa acuminata can be found in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.
Eriochloa acuminata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriochloa acuminata?
Eriochloa acuminata
What are the common names of Eriochloa acuminata?
None
What is the hardiness zone of Eriochloa acuminata?
USDA hardiness zones 8 to 10
Species in the Eriochloa genus
Eriochloa acuminata, Eriochloa aristata, Eriochloa australiensis, Eriochloa boliviensis, Eriochloa boxiana, Eriochloa contracta, Eriochloa crebra, Eriochloa distachya, Eriochloa grandiflora, Eriochloa lemmonii, Eriochloa macclounii, Eriochloa meyeriana, Eriochloa michauxii, Eriochloa montevidensis, Eriochloa nana, Eriochloa nelsonii, Eriochloa pacifica, Eriochloa parvispiculata, Eriochloa peruviana, Eriochloa procera, Eriochloa pseudoacrotricha, Eriochloa punctata, Eriochloa rovumensis, Eriochloa sericea, Eriochloa setosa, Eriochloa stapfiana, Eriochloa stevensii, Eriochloa subulifera, Eriochloa succincta, Eriochloa tridentata, Eriochloa villosa, Eriochloa weberbaueri, Eriochloa barbatus,
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
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402001-1: 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].