About Eragrostis curvula

Weeping lovegrass (Eragrostis curvula) is a C4 perennial grass member of the Poaceae family, Chloridoideae subfamily. The E. curvula complex has a basic chromosome number of x = 10 and includes cytotypes with different ploidy levels (from 2x to 8x) that may undergo sexual reproduction and facultative or obligate apomixis. Its drought tolerance and capacity to grow in sandy soils make it highly valued, especially for cattle feed in semiarid regions.

Taxonomy ID 38414

Data source CERZOS-CONICET

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