Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees ex Steud.) Haines
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bot. Bihar Orissa : 1017 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869260
Common Names
- Eulalia Fastigiata
- Fastigiate Eulalia
- Fastigiata Eulalia
Description
Eulalia fastigiata (also called Chinese Silvergrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to East Asia. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps, and can reach a height of 1.5 meters. It is found in moist grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Eulalia fastigiata 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 Eulalia fastigiata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with thin, grass-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eulalia fastigiata is a perennial grass that grows best in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seeds in a prepared seedbed in spring or early summer. Divide the clumps in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Eulalia fastigiata
Eulalia fastigiata can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Eulalia fastigiata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eulalia fastigiata?
Eulalia fastigiata
What are the common names of Eulalia fastigiata?
Common names of Eulalia fastigiata include Japanese Silver Grass, Eulalia, and Zebra Grass.
Where does Eulalia fastigiata grow?
Eulalia fastigiata is native to Japan, Korea, and China, but it is also cultivated in other parts of the world.
Species in the Eulalia genus
Eulalia annua,
Eulalia aurea,
Eulalia bicornuta,
Eulalia brevifolia,
Eulalia fastigiata,
Eulalia hirtifolia,
Eulalia leptostachys,
Eulalia leschenaultiana,
Eulalia mackinlayi,
Eulalia manipurensis,
Eulalia maritima,
Eulalia milsumi,
Eulalia mollis,
Eulalia monostachya,
Eulalia pallens,
Eulalia phaeothrix,
Eulalia polyneura,
Eulalia pruinosa,
Eulalia ridleyi,
Eulalia shrirangii,
Eulalia siamensis,
Eulalia smitinandiana,
Eulalia splendens,
Eulalia staintonii,
Eulalia tetraseta,
Eulalia thwaitesii,
Eulalia villosa,
Eulalia yunnanensis,
Eulalia madkotiensis,
Eulalia conjugata,
Eulalia simonii,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402149-1: 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].