Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyneura
ID:
869971

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pilg.) Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 99 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869306

Common Names

  • Eulalia polyneura
  • Polyneura Eulalia
  • Eulalia Grass

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Description

Eulalia polyneura (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 polyneura 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

Eulalia polyneura has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eulalia polyneura 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 polyneura

Eulalia polyneura can be found in India, China, and Japan.

Eulalia polyneura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eulalia polyneura?

Eulalia polyneura

What is the common name of Eulalia polyneura?

Many-nerved Eulalia

Where is Eulalia polyneura native to?

China

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 Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402185-1: 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].