Eustachys swalleniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.M.Molina
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Candollea 51: 232 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869378
Common Names
- Eustachys swalleniana
- Swalleniana Eustachys
- Swalleniana-Eustachys
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eustachys swalleniana (also called Swallen's 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 swalleniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to control erosion on slopes and in wet areas. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a windbreak or hedge.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eustachys swalleniana is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, light green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eustachys swalleniana can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be planted in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray.
Where to Find Eustachys swalleniana
Eustachys swalleniana can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Eustachys swalleniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eustachys swalleniana?
Eustachys swalleniana
What is the family of Eustachys swalleniana?
Poaceae
What is the habitat of Eustachys swalleniana?
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
Ana María Molina (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Molina' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304714-2: 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].