Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicornuta
ID:
869906

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 5: 258 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869241

Common Names

  • Bicornuta Eulalia
  • Eulalia bicornuta
  • Two-Horned Eulalia

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Description

Eulalia bicornuta (also called Two-horned eulalia, 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

Eulalia bicornuta is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eulalia bicornuta is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eulalia bicornuta is an evergreen grass that is easy to grow. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or division. Divide the clumps in spring or fall and plant the divisions in well-drained soil. Water regularly.

Where to Find Eulalia bicornuta

Eulalia bicornuta can be found in moist, shady areas of the eastern United States and Canada.

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

Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402132-1: 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].