Eriochloa subulifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1919: 141 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869145
Common Names
- Eriochloa subulifera
- Awned Cupgrass
- Awned Eriochloa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriochloa subulifera (also called Texas cupgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the United States. It has a short, erect stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are flat and up to 10 cm long. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in the southern Great Plains, from Texas to South Dakota.
Uses & Benefits
Eriochloa subulifera 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 subulifera 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriochloa subulifera 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 subulifera
Eriochloa subulifera can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Eriochloa subulifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriochloa subulifera?
Eriochloa subulifera
What are the common names of Eriochloa subulifera?
Awl-like cupgrass
Where does Eriochloa subulifera grow?
Eriochloa subulifera 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
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402060-1: 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].