Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Rich.) Hitchc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Misc. Publ. U.S.D.A. 243: 182 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869139
Common Names
- Eriochloa setosa
- Hairy Cupgrass
- Hairy Eriochloa
Description
Eriochloa setosa (also called bristly 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 setosa 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 setosa is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriochloa setosa 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 setosa
Eriochloa setosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Eriochloa setosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriochloa setosa?
Eriochloa setosa
What are the common names of Eriochloa setosa?
Hairy cupgrass
Where does Eriochloa setosa grow?
Eriochloa setosa 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:94619-2: 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].