Eriachne scleranthoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 8: 233 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868873
Common Names
- Scleranthoides Bristle Grass
- Scleranthoides Spear Grass
- Scleranthoides Wire Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriachne scleranthoides (also called Scleranthoid Wallaby Grass, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial grass species native to Australia. It is a tufted grass with narrow leaves and awns that are up to 3 cm long. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eriachne scleranthoides is used as a forage grass for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental grass in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eriachne scleranthoides are yellow and small, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriachne scleranthoides is a perennial grass that is native to Australia. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Eriachne scleranthoides
Eriachne scleranthoides can be found in Western Australia, South Australia, and Victoria.
Eriachne scleranthoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriachne scleranthoides?
Eriachne scleranthoides
What is the common name of Eriachne scleranthoides?
Scleranthus-like Wallaby-grass
What is the habitat of Eriachne scleranthoides?
Eriachne scleranthoides is found in open woodland, grassland and heathland in south-eastern Australia.
Species in the Eriachne genus
Eriachne agrostidea, Eriachne aristidea, Eriachne armitii, Eriachne avenacea, Eriachne axillaris, Eriachne basalis, Eriachne basedowii, Eriachne benthamii, Eriachne bleeseri, Eriachne burkittii, Eriachne capillaris, Eriachne ciliata, Eriachne compacta, Eriachne fastigiata, Eriachne festucacea, Eriachne filiformis, Eriachne flaccida, Eriachne gardneri, Eriachne glabrata, Eriachne glandulosa, Eriachne glauca, Eriachne helmsii, Eriachne humilis, Eriachne imbricata, Eriachne insularis, Eriachne lanata, Eriachne major, Eriachne melicacea, Eriachne minuta, Eriachne mucronata, Eriachne nervosa, Eriachne nodosa, Eriachne obtusa, Eriachne ovata, Eriachne pallescens, Eriachne pauciflora, Eriachne pulchella, Eriachne rara, Eriachne schultziana, Eriachne scleranthoides, Eriachne semiciliata, Eriachne squarrosa, Eriachne stipacea, Eriachne sulcata, Eriachne tenuiculmis, Eriachne triodioides, Eriachne triseta, Eriachne vesiculosa, Eriachne pindanica,
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
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:401855-1: 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].