Eriochloa aristata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vasey
Source:
wcs
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 13: 229 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869060
Common Names
- Aristata Eriochloa Grass
- Aristata Feather Grass
- Aristata Plume Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriochloa aristata (also called Aristate 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 aristata is used as an ornamental grass, as it has attractive foliage. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriochloa aristata is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a long, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriochloa aristata 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 aristata
Eriochloa aristata 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 aristata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriochloa aristata?
Eriochloa aristata
What are the common names of Eriochloa aristata?
None
What is the hardiness zone of Eriochloa aristata?
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
George Vasey (1822-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vasey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:94589-2: 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].