Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mackinlayi
ID:
869953

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell. ex Benth.) Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869288

Common Names

  • Eulalia Mackinlayi
  • Mackinlayi Eulalia
  • Eulalia Mackinlayi

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Description

Eulalia mackinlayi (also called 'Mackinlay's Eulalia', among many other common names) is a tall, upright grass with long, narrow leaves and silvery-white flower plumes. It is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea, and is commonly found in moist, open areas, such as along roadsides and in meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Eulalia mackinlayi is used in horticulture as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eulalia mackinlayi 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 mackinlayi is a perennial grass native to India. It grows in moist, shady areas and can reach up to 1.2 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn, with each division containing at least three shoots.

Where to Find Eulalia mackinlayi

Eulalia mackinlayi can be found in the Himalayas and the mountains of China.

Eulalia mackinlayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eulalia mackinlayi?

Eulalia mackinlayi

What are the common names of Eulalia mackinlayi?

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

Where does Eulalia mackinlayi grow?

Eulalia mackinlayi 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

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402167-1: 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].