Eragrostis plana
South African Lovegrass
Also known as: Diplachne hackeliana Thell. +2 more
- Diplachne hackeliana Thell.
- Diplachne hackeliana var. probstii Thell.
- Eragrostis plana var. hackeliana (Thell.) Probst.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in Africa, Eragrostis plana (commonly known as South African Lovegrass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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)
Argentina Northeast, Belgium, Brazil North, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, France, Germany, Great Britain, India, Myanmar, New Zealand North, South Carolina, Switzerland, Uruguay