Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
erectifolia
ID:
879276

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Swallen) Reeder & C.Reeder

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 11: 239 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878611

Common Names

  • Lorenzochloa erectifolia
  • Erect Lovegrass
  • Upright Lovegrass

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Description

Lorenzochloa erectifolia (also called erect-leaved lorenzochloa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry, sandy soils to wet, marshy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Lorenzochloa erectifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lorenzochloa erectifolia is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lorenzochloa erectifolia is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is moderately salt tolerant. It is best grown in a sunny location with regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Lorenzochloa erectifolia

Lorenzochloa erectifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Lorenzochloa erectifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lorenzochloa erectifolia?

Lorenzochloa erectifolia

What is the common name of Lorenzochloa erectifolia?

Upright foxtail

What is the growth habit of Lorenzochloa erectifolia?

It is an annual grass with an upright growth habit

Species in the Lorenzochloa 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

John Raymond Reeder (1914-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reeder' in the authors string.
Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
Charlotte Goodding Reeder (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Reeder' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:143785-2: 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].