Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirtifolia
ID:
869936

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 775 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869271

Common Names

  • Eulalia Hirtifolia
  • Hairy-Leaved Eulalia
  • Hirtifolia Eulalia

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Description

Eulalia hirtifolia (also called 'Hairy Eulalia', among many other common names) is a small, clump-forming grass with hairy, green leaves and a wispy, airy appearance. It is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea, and is commonly found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eulalia hirtifolia 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 hirtifolia 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eulalia hirtifolia 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 hirtifolia

Eulalia hirtifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Eulalia hirtifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eulalia hirtifolia?

Eulalia hirtifolia

What are the common names of Eulalia hirtifolia?

Common names of Eulalia hirtifolia include Japanese Silver Grass, Eulalia, and Zebra Grass.

Where does Eulalia hirtifolia grow?

Eulalia hirtifolia is native to Japan, Korea, and China, but it is also cultivated in other parts of the world.

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402158-1: 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].