Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maritima
ID:
869955

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Ann. Soc. Linn. Lyon , n.s., 68: 204 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869290

Common Names

  • Eulalia Maritima
  • Maritime Eulalia
  • Maritima Eulalia

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Description

Eulalia maritima (also called 'Seashore Eulalia', among many other common names) is a tall, upright grass with long, narrow leaves and silvery-white flower plumes. It is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea, and is commonly found in moist, open areas near the coast, such as along beaches and in salt marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Eulalia maritima is used in horticulture as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eulalia maritima is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eulalia maritima is a perennial grass native to India. It grows in moist, shady areas and can reach up to 1.2 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn, with each division containing at least three shoots.

Where to Find Eulalia maritima

Eulalia maritima can be found in coastal areas of the Mediterranean, the Black Sea, and the western coast of the Caspian Sea.

Eulalia maritima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eulalia maritima?

Eulalia maritima

What is the common name of Eulalia maritima?

Seashore Eulalia

Where is Eulalia maritima native to?

Japan

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402170-1: 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].