Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
eruciformis
ID:
896550

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elffers & Kenn.-O'Byrne

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 12: 456 (1957 publ. 1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895885

Common Names

  • Richardsiella eruciformis
  • Eruciformis Richardsiella
  • Eruciformis' Richardsiella

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Description

Richardsiella eruciformis (also called Eruciform Richardsiella, among many other common names) is a grass species native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial grass with a short rhizome and a tufted habit. It has narrow leaves and small spikelets. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Richardsiella eruciformis is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping, as well as for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Richardsiella eruciformis has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Richardsiella eruciformis is a tropical plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Richardsiella eruciformis

Richardsiella eruciformis is native to the Mediterranean region, but can also be found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia.

Species in the Richardsiella 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 Kevin Patrick Kennedy-O'Byrne (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kenn.-O'Byrne' in the authors string.
Joan Elffers (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elffers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:419457-1: 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].