Eragrostis parviflora
Smallflower Lovegrass, Weeping Love Grass
Also known as: Eragrostis depallens Jedwabn. +6 more
- Eragrostis depallens Jedwabn.
- Eragrostis novo-caldedonica Jedwabn., 1924
- Eragrostis novocaledonica Jedwabn.
- Eragrostis pellucida (R.Br.) Steud.
- Eragrostis pilosa Benth.
- Eragrostis tenella Nees, 1841
- Poa pellucida R.Br.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Eragrostis parviflora (commonly known as Smallflower Lovegrass or Weeping Love Grass) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Poaceae family. Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific, 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
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Papuasia, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New Caledonia, New Guinea, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, Solomon Is., South Australia, Victoria, 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, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hawaii, Switzerland, Tasmania