Eragrostis airoides
Darnel Lovegrass
Also known as: Agrosticula brasiliensis (Raddi) Herter +11 more
- Agrosticula brasiliensis (Raddi) Herter
- Airopsis millegrana Griseb.
- Atropis millegrana Griseb.
- Eragrostis airoides var. pluriflora Döll
- Eragrostis brasiliensis (Raddi) Nees
- Eragrostis triflora Ekman
- Megastachya brasiliensis (Raddi) Schult. & Schult.f.
- Sporobolus brasiliensis (Raddi) Hack.
- Sporobolus funckii (Steud.) R.Knuth
- Sporobolus ramosissimus Kunth
- Vilfa funckii Steud.
- Vilfa ramosissima (Kunth) Trin.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Eragrostis airoides (commonly known as Darnel lovegrass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Eragrostis genus, encompassing over 400 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cuba, Texas