Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
succincta
ID:
869811

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trin.) Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 1: 73 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869146

Common Names

  • Eriochloa succincta
  • Slender Cupgrass
  • Slender Eriochloa

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Description

Eriochloa succincta (also called short cupgrass, among many other common names) is an annual 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 succincta 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 succincta 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 succincta is a warm-season grass native to Australia. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1 metre in height. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and can be grown in a range of soil types. It is a good choice for lawns and can be used as a ground cover or for erosion control.

Where to Find Eriochloa succincta

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

Eriochloa succincta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriochloa succincta?

Eriochloa succincta

What are the common names of Eriochloa succincta?

Compact cupgrass

Where does Eriochloa succincta grow?

Eriochloa succincta 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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402061-1: 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].