Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
laxa
ID:
869832

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 14: 89 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869167

Common Names

  • Eriochrysis laxa
  • Loose Eriochrysis
  • Loose Cupgrass

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Description

Eriochrysis laxa (also called Loose cup grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to South America. It is characterized by its small, slender stems and narrow, flat leaves. It grows in open, dry habitats such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eriochrysis laxa 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 Eriochrysis laxa is a small, yellow-green spikelet, which is usually borne in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a reddish-brown coloration.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriochrysis laxa is a warm-season grass native to South America. 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 Eriochrysis laxa

Eriochrysis laxa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Eriochrysis laxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriochrysis laxa?

Eriochrysis laxa

What is the common name of Eriochrysis laxa?

Lax Eriochrysis

What is the family of Eriochrysis laxa?

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

Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:94626-2: 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].