Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hack.) Herter
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Revista Sudamer. Bot. 6: 147 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869380
Common Names
- Eustachys uliginosa
- Uliginosa Eustachys
- Uliginosa-Eustachys
Description
Eustachys uliginosa (also called swamp 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 uliginosa 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 uliginosa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eustachys uliginosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Eustachys uliginosa
Eustachys uliginosa can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Eustachys uliginosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eustachys uliginosa?
Eustachys uliginosa
What is the family of Eustachys uliginosa?
Poaceae
What is the habitat of Eustachys uliginosa?
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:402236-1: 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].