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Eragrostis tenuifolia

(A.Rich.) Hochst. ex Steud. (1854)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Monocots Order: Poales Family: Poaceae Genus: Eragrostis

elastic grass, lovegrass

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Uses and Culture

USES

  • Yes

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Kaua'i Potentially naturalizing
O'ahu Naturalized
Molokai Potentially naturalizing
Lana'i Naturalized
Maui Naturalized
Hawai'i Naturalized

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 268 (1854)

Other References

Herbst & Clayton 1998:26, 28 (NEWNAT/O, H, KEY); Oppenheimer 2004:15 (EM); Oppenheimer 2008:32 (L); Snow 2008:39 (K); Faccenda 2022:68, 69 (KEY); Faccenda 2023c:120 (Mo)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Eragrostis tenuifolia Rt 190 about 2 km S. of Waimea near the airport From compressed soil on edge of road Preserved_Specimen unusually compact panicle, only one plant seen like this Faccenda, K. 2325 Hawaii BISH 2022-03-05
2 Eragrostis tenuifolia Honolulu, Kahana Stream (tributary to Makiki Stream), N of Wilder Ave. completely channelized area N of Wilder Ave. Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 1963 Oahu BISH 2021-06-12
3 Eragrostis tenuifolia Waianae Mountains, Nike site, LZ. UTM 583353, 2382767. Disturbed open area. Preserved_Specimen Tufted grass to about 8 inches high. Koushki, A. 402 Oahu BISH 2015-10-05
4 Eragrostis tenuifolia Saddle Road, Pu'u O'o trailhead. From gravel of parking lot, open, sunny Preserved_Specimen Rare in this area, this was the highest elevation I have observed this plant Faccenda, K. 2306 Hawaii BISH 2022-03-04
5 Eragrostis tenuifolia East Maui, Makawao District, Haiku, Kauhikoa In open areas. Preserved_Specimen Grass. Oppenheimer, H.L. 70315 Maui BISH 2003-07-03
6 Eragrostis tenuifolia Central Oahu Regional Park near parking lot in shade with Indigofera, Eleusine, Plantago, Sida, Lepidium Preserved_Specimen Perennial, cespitose, ca 30-45 cm tall; 25-30 plants observed Ross, M.C. 1853 Oahu BISH 2022-11-29
7 Eragrostis tenuifolia Ho'olehua, Moloka'i airport. Long term parking lot at airport Weedy area around parked cars, rarely mowed, sunny Preserved_Specimen Abundant from compressed soil on edges of roads. Very common across the entire island Faccenda, K. 2888 Molokai BISH 2022-12-26
8 Eragrostis tenuifolia Honolulu, along Nehoa St. between Ke'eaumoku and Manoa Road from lawn, sunnt area Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 1758 Oahu BISH 2021-05-01
9 Eragrostis tenuifolia Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge Growing on grassy roadway between adjacent ponds with various herbaceous weeds. Preserved_Specimen Bunchgrass 1-2 ft. tall. Imada, C. 200212 Kauai BISH 2002-07-12
10 Eragrostis tenuifolia Waialua District. Along Kamehameha Hwy near Helemano Plantation Common. Preserved_Specimen Nagata, K.M. 4461 Oahu BISH 1998-02-01
11 Eragrostis tenuifolia Alien mesic forest, Wailupe Valley Growing with Stachutarpheta, Emilia, and Christella, partial sun. Preserved_Specimen Annual, cespitose, ca. 35-40 cm tall. Only one plant observed. Ross, M.C. 1878 Oahu BISH 2023-01-21
12 Eragrostis tenuifolia East Maui, Hana District, Hana Ranch pastureland mauka of Hana Ranch Store Open pastureland with Sporobolus africanus, Digitaria ciliaris, Mimosa pudica, Sida rhombifolia, Chamaesyce prostrata, Elephantopus spicatus. Preserved_Specimen Dominant grass in the grassy roadway. Imada, C. 200272 Maui BISH 2002-11-07
13 Eragrostis tenuifolia Wailae Beach Park Urban Park. Growing in a sunny, exposed area in a lawn next to the restrooms. There were dozens of plants scattered in the lawn. Preserved_Specimen Perennial; culms erect, 8-12 cm. tall; axils of inflorescence branches pilose; grain strongly laterally compressed and grooved. Ross, M.C. 1831 Oahu BISH 2022-11-02
14 Eragrostis tenuifolia Palawai Basin, old Piggery Dry, sunny, distributed area on edge of parking area; the most abundant grass along roadsides and compressed soil in area Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 3176 Lanai BISH 2023-06-22
15 Eragrostis tenuifolia Honolulu, Nu'uanu, along Liliha St. area between curb and sidewalk, dry, full sun Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 1976 Oahu BISH 2021-06-12
16 Eragrostis tenuifolia Keomuku Rd. Preserved_Specimen Roadside weed. Oppenheimer, H.L. 100631 Lanai BISH 2006-10-19
17 Eragrostis tenuifolia Along Mamalahoa Hwy above Waikoloa. Preserved_Specimen Occasional. Nagata, K.M. 4075 Hawaii BISH 1990-03-22
18 Eragrostis tenuifolia Honolulu; University of Hawaii Manoa Campus Occasional along lawn areas Preserved_Specimen Nagata, K.M. 3796 Oahu BISH 1988-02-02
19 Eragrostis tenuifolia East Maui, Kipahulu, Below Oheo baseyard bunkhouse. Preserved_Specimen Haus, B. 1938 Maui BISH 1997-07-03
20 Eragrostis tenuifolia Northern Koolau Mts., roadside between Ashley and McCormack Gates along Drum Road. Preserved_Specimen Ca. 2 plants; naturalized. Hawkins, J. 471 Oahu BISH 2018-01-16
21 Eragrostis tenuifolia East Maui, Makena Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 4279 Maui BISH 2006-12-08
22 Eragrostis tenuifolia Palolo, Upper Waiomao rd moist area, from edge of road Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 1953 Oahu BISH 2021-06-05
23 Eragrostis tenuifolia Waipahu Intermediate School, off Farrington Rd Preserved_Specimen Thorne, K. 7931 Oahu BISH 1990-08-04
24 Eragrostis tenuifolia Haiku, Door of Faith Rd. ca. 200 m from main highway Roadside weed in wet, sunny area Preserved_Specimen This is one of the dominant roadside grasses on Maui and is found basically everywhere below 5000 ft elevation. It specializes in growing in compressed soil and its short stature and relatively distinctive texture makes it easy to identify areas which are Faccenda, K. 2843 Maui BISH 2022-10-30
25 Eragrostis tenuifolia Wa'ahila ridge, ca. 1 km from trailhead edge of trail, mostly sunny Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 2065 Oahu BISH 2021-07-21
26 Eragrostis tenuifolia South Kohola District, along road above Lindsey Subdivision to the Waimea Reservoir Uncommon. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 9814 Hawaii BISH 1997-02-12
27 Eragrostis tenuifolia Kawaihau, Kuilau Trail, below Keahua Arboretum Disturbed lowland windward forest in mowed meadow of picnic area w/ grasses, Desmodium, Melastoma, Trifolium, beyond mowed meadow w/Dicranopteris, Metrosideros, Clidemia, Sphaeropteris cooperi, weedy grasses, Melas... Preserved_Specimen Thin peduncles. On edge of meadow and in trail N. Tangalin 3569 Kauai BISH 2013-11-22
28 Eragrostis tenuifolia Kualoa Regional Park Lawn within ca. 25 m of the ocean Preserved_Specimen Allison, A. Oahu BISH 2020-11-08
29 Eragrostis tenuifolia Hanalei Distr., Kahili ahupuaa, on rolling grassy hills east of Puu Ka Ele Reservoir Low grasslands dominated by Sacciolepis and Paspalum conjugatum, with conspicuous absence of trees and shrubs. Preserved_Specimen Occsional grass. Imada, C. 200169 Kauai BISH 2001-09-27
30 Eragrostis tenuifolia Waialua District. Along roadsides and in baseball field in Waialua near sugar mill Occasional. Preserved_Specimen Nagata, K.M. 4460 Oahu BISH 1998-02-01
31 Eragrostis tenuifolia Kualoa Regional Park Lawn within ca. 25 m of the ocean Preserved_Specimen Allison, A. Oahu BISH 2020-11-08
32 Eragrostis tenuifolia west Maui, Lahaina District, Honokahua, vicinity of Mokupea Gulch. Erect grass, weed Preserved_Specimen in landscaped area. Oppenheimer, H.L. 41320 Maui BISH 2013-04-21
33 Eragrostis tenuifolia Honolulu, Bishop Museum Campus Great lawn area; mowed turf grass, irrigated, full sun Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 2011 Oahu BISH 2021-06-24
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