Eragrostis elongata
Long Love Grass, Long Lovegrass
Also known as: Eragrostis contigua (Nees) Jedwabn. +5 more
- Eragrostis contigua (Nees) Jedwabn.
- Eragrostis ekmanii Hitchc.
- Eragrostis interrupta var. contigua Nees
- Megastachya elongata (Willd.) P.Beauv.
- Poa dependens Hornem.
- Poa porrantha Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Eragrostis elongata (commonly known as Long Love Grass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China Southeast, Hainan, Jawa, Laos, Malaya, Maluku, New Caledonia, New Guinea, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Thailand, Victoria, Vietnam, Western Australia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Belgium, Chile Central, Costa Rica, Cuba, Florida, Great Britain, Hawaii, India, South Carolina, Switzerland