Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
869818

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Révis. Gramin. 1: 30 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869153

Common Names

  • Eriochloa villosa
  • Velvety Cupgrass
  • Velvety Eriochloa

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Description

Eriochloa villosa (also called hairy 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 villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its foliage is used in flower arrangements. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriochloa villosa is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriochloa villosa 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 villosa

Eriochloa villosa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Eriochloa villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriochloa villosa?

Eriochloa villosa

What is the common name of Eriochloa villosa?

Hairy Eriochloa

What is the family of Eriochloa villosa?

Poaceae

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:402069-1: 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].