Brown's Lovegrass
Eragrostis brownii
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Caroline Is., China, Easter Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hainan, India, Japan, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Marshall Is., Marshall Islands, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Philippines, South China Sea, Sri Lanka, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Tubuai Is., Vietnam
Harry Rose (www.flickr.com) from South West Rocks, Australia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Eragrostis
- Species:
- Eragrostis brownii
- USDA Symbol:
- ERBR15
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in open, grassy areas