Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stapfiana
ID:
869806

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 30: 109 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869141

Common Names

  • Eriochloa stapfiana
  • Stapf's Cupgrass
  • Stapf's Eriochloa

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Description

Eriochloa stapfiana (also called Stapf's 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 stapfiana 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 stapfiana is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriochloa stapfiana 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 stapfiana

Eriochloa stapfiana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Eriochloa stapfiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriochloa stapfiana?

Eriochloa stapfiana

What are the common names of Eriochloa stapfiana?

Stapf's cupgrass

Where does Eriochloa stapfiana grow?

Eriochloa stapfiana grows in South America

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

William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402058-1: 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].