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South African lovegrass

Eragrostis plana

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Uruguay).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇾 Uruguay 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (نباتات)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)
Class
Liliopsida (زنبقانية)
Order
Poales (قبئيات)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Eragrostis
Species
Eragrostis plana (South African lovegrass)

Names in Other Languages

French Éragrostide
Portuguese capim-annoni

Similar Species in Eragrostis

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Australian lovegrass
Eragrostis leptostachya
Not Evaluated
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Bahia lovegrass
Eragrostis bahiensis
Not Evaluated
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Carolina Lovegrass
Eragrostis pectinacea
Not Evaluated
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Chinese lovegrass
Eragrostis unioloides
Least Concern
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Hair Grass
Eragrostis saxatilis
Endangered
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Cliff Hair Grass
Eragrostis episcopulus
Critically Endangered
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Frank'S Lovegrass
Eragrostis frankii
Not Evaluated
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African lovegrass
Eragrostis echinochloidea
Not Evaluated
View all species in Eragrostis →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of South African lovegrass?
The scientific name of South African lovegrass is Eragrostis plana. It belongs to the genus Eragrostis.
Where does South African lovegrass live?
South African lovegrass is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Uruguay).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay.
What family does South African lovegrass belong to?
South African lovegrass (Eragrostis plana) belongs to the genus Eragrostis, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does South African lovegrass belong to?
South African lovegrass (Eragrostis plana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of South African lovegrass?
The closest relatives of South African lovegrass in the genus Eragrostis include African lovegrass, Australian lovegrass, Bahia lovegrass, Carolina Lovegrass, Chinese lovegrass.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Eragrostis — 20 Species

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African lovegrass
Eragrostis echinochloidea
NE 🐾
Australian lovegrass
Eragrostis leptostachya
NE 🐾
Bahia lovegrass
Eragrostis bahiensis
NE 🐾
Carolina Lovegrass
Eragrostis pectinacea
NE 🐾
Chinese lovegrass
Eragrostis unioloides
LC 🐾
Hair Grass
Eragrostis saxatilis
EN 🐾
Cliff Hair Grass
Eragrostis episcopulus
CR 🐾
Frank'S Lovegrass
Eragrostis frankii
NE 🐾
Gophertail lovegrass
Eragrostis ciliaris
NE 🐾
Hairy Love Grass
Eragrostis pilosa
NE 🐾
Silveus' Lovegrass
Eragrostis silveana
LC 🐾
Lesser Love-Grass
Eragrostis minor
NE 🐾
Mediterranean lovegrass
Eragrostis barrelieri
NE 🐾
Mexican love grass
Eragrostis mexicana
NE 🐾
Japanese lovegrass
Eragrostis tenella
LC 🐾
Elastic grass
Eragrostis tenuifolia
NE 🐾
Slimflower lovegrass
Eragrostis gangetica
LC 🐾
Darnel lovegrass
Eragrostis airoides
NE 🐾
drooping love grass
Eragrostis leptocarpa
NE 🐾
hairy-sheath love grass
Eragrostis polytricha
NE
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