Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
strictus
ID:
1096800

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baldwin

Source:
tro

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Sketch Bot. S. Carolina 1(1): 39 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001096138

Common Names

  • Erianthus strictus
  • Strict Erianthus
  • Strict Plume Grass

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Description

Erianthus strictus (also called silver plume grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the temperate regions of Asia and Australia. It has a tufted growth habit and can reach up to 1.5 m in height. Its leaves are green and have a distinctive waxy sheen. It is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erianthus strictus is a tall, ornamental grass that is used in landscaping and as a windbreak. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock, and for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erianthus strictus is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, yellowish-brown caryopsis, and the seedlings are small, light green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erianthus strictus is a perennial grass native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate drought and frost. It can be grown in a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay. It requires minimal maintenance and can be mowed to keep it neat and tidy.

Where to Find Erianthus strictus

Erianthus strictus is native to India and can be found in dry, open areas, along roadsides, and in disturbed habitats.

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

Stephen Elliott (1771-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elliott' in the authors string.
William Baldwin (1779-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baldwin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:93455-2: 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].