Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pilosum
ID:
869862

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Buckley) Nash

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S. : 144 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869197

Common Names

  • Pilose Wiregrass
  • Erioneuron pilosum
  • Hairy Wiregrass

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Description

Erioneuron pilosum (also called Sandbur, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the United States and Mexico. It has a fibrous root system and grows in sandy soils and disturbed areas. It is characterized by its long, slender, and spiny inflorescences.

Uses & Benefits

Erioneuron pilosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erioneuron pilosum is a white or yellowish-white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erioneuron pilosum is a perennial grass that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of poor soils.

Where to Find Erioneuron pilosum

Erioneuron pilosum is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.

Erioneuron pilosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erioneuron pilosum?

Erioneuron pilosum

What type of plant is Erioneuron pilosum?

Grass

What is the common name of Erioneuron pilosum?

Pilosum Plains Grass

Species in the Erioneuron genus

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

John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
Samuel Botsford Buckley (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buckley' in the authors string.
George Valentine Nash (1864-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nash' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:95653-2: 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].