Family: Poaceae
Author: (L.) P.Beauv.
Bibliography: Ess. Agrostogr.: 71 (1812)
Year: 1812
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Eragrostis
Vegetable: False
Observations: Old World
Description
India love grass, scientifically recognized as Eragrostis pilosa, is a remarkable grass species belonging to the prominent Poaceae family. This species has its origins deeply rooted in the Old World, demonstrating a wide-ranging adaptability across various regions. It is a testament to the evolutionary sophistication of grasses, exuding both resilience and versatility.
The nomenclature of Eragrostis pilosa was solidified by its description in the seminal botanical work “Ess. Agrostogr.” in 1812. Its classification and characterization were authored by the distinguished botanist (L.) P.Beauv., who meticulously documented its attributes and botanical distinctions.
India love grass thrives in diverse climates and soil types, which accounts for its widespread presence. It can be found in an array of habitats, from grassy plains to more arid regions, showcasing its ecological plasticity. This grass species is typically showcased in herbariums and botanical collections as a representative specimen of its genus.
The appearance of Eragrostis pilosa is characterized by its delicate and fine-textured foliage, giving it a distinctive, graceful aesthetic. This feature makes it not only a plant of ecological importance but also one of visual appeal in natural landscapes and botanical gardens.
In summary, Eragrostis pilosa, or India love grass, stands as a valuable member of the Poaceae family, with a storied history of classification and a presence that spans continents. Its enduring adaptability and elegant form make it a noteworthy plant within the grass species catalog.
Common Names
Deu: behaartes liebesgras
Eng: hairy love grass, hairy love-grass, india love grass, indian love grass, indian lovegrass, jersey love-grass, jersey lovegrass, soft love grass, hairy lovegrass, india lovegrass, small tufted lovegrass
Dan: håret kærlighedsgræs, slør-kærlighedsgræs
Lit: plaukuotoji posmilgė
Nld: straatliefdegras
Spa: barba de indio
Por: capim-barbicha-de-alemão, capim-mimoso, capim-orva
Fra: eragrostis poilu, pâturin poilu, éragrostide poilue, éragrostide à manchettes, éragrostis poilu, éragrostis à manchettes
Swe: hårigt kärleksgräs
En: India love grass, Indian love grass, Indian lovegrass, Jersey Love-grass, Jersey lovegrass, Hairy love grass, Hairy love-grass, Soft love grass, Hairy lovegrass, India lovegrass, Small tufted lovegrass
Ca: Nebulosa petita
Da: Håret kærlighedsgræs, Slør-kærlighedsgræs
Nl: Straatliefdegras
Fr: Eragrostis poilu, Pâturin poilu, Éragrostide poilue, Éragrostide à manchettes, Éragrostis poilu, Éragrostis à manchettes
De: Behaartes Liebesgras
He: בן-חילף שעיר
It: Panicella pelosa
Lt: Plaukuotoji posmilgė
Pt: Capim-barbicha-de-alemão, Capim-mimoso, Capim-orva
Es: Barba de indio, Pasto pelillo
Sv: Hårigt kärleksgräs
Synonyms
- Poa senegalensis (Desv.)
- Eragrostis verticillata ((Cav.) P.Beauv.)
- Eragrostis pilosa subsp. neglecta (H.Scholz)
- Eragrostis damiensiana var. laxior (Thell.)
- Eragrostis pilosa subsp. subspontanea (H.Scholz)
- Eragrostis pilosa f. imberbis (Franch.)
- Eragrostis bithynica (Griseb.)
- Eragrostis tenuiflora (Rupr. ex Steud.)
- Eragrostis pilosa var. nutans (Schltdl.)
- Eragrostis pilosa var. versicolor (Kuntze)
- Eragrostis pilosa var. pumila (A.Chev.)
- Poa plumosa (Schrad.)
- Poa linkii (Kunth)
- Poa tenella (Pall.)
- Poa indica (J.Koenig ex Rottler)
- Eragrostis pilosa subsp. imberbis ((Franch.) Tzvelev)
- Poa verticillata (Cav.)
- Poa tenuiflora (Steud.)
- Poa chilensis (Steud.)
- Eragrostis bagdadensis (Boiss.)
- Eragrostis multispicula (Kitag.)
- Poa pilosa var. minor (St.-Amans)
- Eragrostis linkii ((Kunth) Steud.)
- Eragrostis punctata ((L.f.) Link ex Steud.)
- Eragrostis pilosa var. major (Litv.)
- Eragrostis collocarpa (K.Schum.)
- Eragrostis pilosa var. glabra (Ducommun)
- Eragrostis bicolor (Boiss.)
- Poa pilosa (L.)
- Eragrostis longipes (Keng)
- Eragrostis jeholensis (Honda)
- Poa pilosa var. tenuis (Regel)
- Catabrosa verticillata ((Cav.) P.Beauv.)
- Eragrostis imberbis ((Franch.) Prob.)
- Eragrostis gracillima (Hack.)
- Eragrostis afghanica (Gand.)
- Eragrostis pilosa var. verticillata ((Cav.) Rchb.)
- Poa delicatior (Steud.)
- Eragrostis albensis (H.Scholz)
- Eragrostis baguirmiensis (A.Chev.)
- Eragrostis indica ((J.Koenig ex Rottler) Willd. ex Steud.)
- Eragrostis pilosa var. imberbis (Franch.)
- Poa bohemica (J.C.Mayer ex Mert. & W.D.J.Koch)
- Eragrostis petersii (Trin.)
- Poa punctata (L.f.)
- Eragrostis senegalensis ((Desv.) A.Chev.)
- Eragrostis gracilis (Velen.)
- Eragrostis pilosa var. minor (Griseb. & Schenk)
- Poa mexicana (Link)
- Eragrostis filiformis (Link)
- Poa poiretii (Roem. & Schult.)
- Poa eragrostis (Walter)
- Eragrostis verticillata var. indica ((Rottler) Nees)
Distribution
- Afghanistan (native)
- Albania (native)
- Algeria (native)
- Altay (native)
- Amur (native)
- Andaman Is. (native)
- Angola (native)
- Assam (native)
- Austria (native)
- Bangladesh (native)
- Belarus (native)
- Benin (native)
- Borneo (native)
- Botswana (native)
- Bulgaria (native)
- Burkina (native)
- Burundi (native)
- Buryatiya (native)
- Cambodia (native)
- Cameroon (native)
- Cape Provinces (native)
- Caprivi Strip (native)
- Central African Repu (native)
- Central European Rus (native)
- Chad (native)
- China North-Central (native)
- China South-Central (native)
- China Southeast (native)
- Chita (native)
- Congo (native)
- Corse (native)
- Czechoslovakia (native)
- East Aegean Is. (native)
- East European Russia (native)
- East Himalaya (native)
- Egypt (native)
- Equatorial Guinea (native)
- Eritrea (native)
- Ethiopia (native)
- France (native)
- Free State (native)
- Gambia (native)
- Germany (native)
- Ghana (native)
- Greece (native)
- Guinea (native)
- Guinea-Bissau (native)
- Gulf States (native)
- Hainan (native)
- Hungary (native)
- India (native)
- Inner Mongolia (native)
- Iran (native)
- Iraq (native)
- Irkutsk (native)
- Italy (native)
- Ivory Coast (native)
- Japan (native)
- Jawa (native)
- Kazakhstan (native)
- Kenya (native)
- Khabarovsk (native)
- Kirgizstan (native)
- Korea (native)
- Krasnoyarsk (native)
- Krym (native)
- KwaZulu-Natal (native)
- Laos (native)
- Lebanon-Syria (native)
- Lesser Sunda Is. (native)
- Liberia (native)
- Libya (native)
- Madagascar (native)
- Malawi (native)
- Malaya (native)
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- Manchuria (native)
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- Nansei-shoto (native)
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- New Guinea (native)
- Niger (native)
- Nigeria (native)
- North Caucasus (native)
- Northern Provinces (native)
- Oman (native)
- Pakistan (native)
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- Portugal (native)
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- Romania (native)
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- Seychelles (native)
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- Sierra Leone (native)
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- Spain (native)
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- Sudan (native)
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- Swaziland (native)
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- Taiwan (native)
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- Tibet (native)
- Togo (native)
- Transcaucasus (native)
- Turkey (native)
- Turkey-in-Europe (native)
- Turkmenistan (native)
- Tuva (native)
- Uganda (native)
- Ukraine (native)
- Uzbekistan (native)
- Vietnam (native)
- West Himalaya (native)
- West Siberia (native)
- Yemen (native)
- Yugoslavia (native)
- Zambia (native)
- Zaïre (native)
- Zimbabwe (native)
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Additional Images
Habit
Taken Aug 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Sep 15, 2003 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Aug 15, 2008 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Sep 2, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Jacques Maréchal (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 12, 2020 by Maarten Vanhove (cc-by-sa)
Flower
Taken Aug 15, 2018 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Jul 15, 2004 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Sep 15, 2003 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Aug 30, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Jacques Maréchal (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 12, 2020 by Maarten Vanhove (cc-by-sa)
Leaf
Taken Feb 13, 2020 by Aguado Nicolás (cc-by-sa)
Taken Nov 11, 2022 by Noal Laia (cc-by-sa)
Taken Feb 2, 2020 by Coline Sure (cc-by-sa)
Taken Mar 20, 2020 by sagar raut sagar (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Fruit
Taken Aug 20, 2022 by Alexander Baransky (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Aug 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Other
Taken Aug 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Aug 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)
Taken Aug 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Sep 13, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Emilien HENRY (cc-by-sa)
Bark
Taken Sep 2, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Jacques Maréchal (cc-by-sa)
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1180620-2)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2705400)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Eragrostis pilosa (L.) P.Beauv.)
Specifications
Growth habit: Graminoid
Growth
Ph maximum: 8.0
Ph minimum: 7.5
Light: 9
Atmospheric humidity: 3
Soil nutriments: 7
