Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steud.) Herter
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ilustr. Urug. 1: 85 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869355
Common Names
- Eustachys bahiensis
- Bahia Eustachys
- Bahia-Eustachys
Description
Eustachys bahiensis (also called Bahia eustachys, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has a tufted growth habit and can reach up to 60 cm in height. Its leaves are linear and up to 10 cm long. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Eustachys bahiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and respiratory disorders.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Eustachys bahiensis var. bahiensis
Eustachys bahiensis var. robusta A.M.Molina
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eustachys bahiensis has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eustachys bahiensis is a perennial grass that is easy to grow. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or division. Divide the clumps in spring or fall and plant the divisions in well-drained soil. Water regularly.
Where to Find Eustachys bahiensis
Eustachys bahiensis is native to Brazil.
Eustachys bahiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eustachys bahiensis?
Eustachys bahiensis
What is the family of Eustachys bahiensis?
Poaceae
What is the habitat of Eustachys bahiensis?
Found in moist areas, such as meadows, marshes, and wet woods
Species in the Eustachys genus
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:102314-2: 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].