Status:
valid
Authors:
(Merr.) A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Ann. Soc. Linn. Lyon , n.s., 68: 204 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869290
Common Names
- Eulalia Maritima
- Maritime Eulalia
- Maritima Eulalia
Description
Eulalia maritima (also called 'Seashore 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 near the coast, such as along beaches and in salt marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Eulalia maritima 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 maritima 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eulalia maritima 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 maritima
Eulalia maritima can be found in coastal areas of the Mediterranean, the Black Sea, and the western coast of the Caspian Sea.
Eulalia maritima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eulalia maritima?
Eulalia maritima
What is the common name of Eulalia maritima?
Seashore Eulalia
Where is Eulalia maritima native to?
Japan
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:402170-1: 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].