Eriochloa sericea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Scheele) Munro ex Vasey
Source:
wcs
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 3: 21 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869138
Common Names
- Eriochloa sericea
- Silky Cupgrass
- Silky Eriochloa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriochloa sericea (also called silky cupgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North and South America. It grows to a height of 0.6-1.2 m and has long, flat leaves. It is found in moist, sandy soils in open grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Eriochloa sericea is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and is also used as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriochloa sericea is a small, white or pinkish flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriochloa sericea is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a warm-season grass that grows best in full sun and moist soils. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the clumps. It is a low-maintenance grass that requires minimal fertilization and mowing.
Where to Find Eriochloa sericea
Eriochloa sericea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Eriochloa sericea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriochloa sericea?
Eriochloa sericea
What are the common names of Eriochloa sericea?
Silky cupgrass
Where does Eriochloa sericea grow?
Eriochloa sericea grows in South America
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.
William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402055-1: 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].