Kerosene grass, Delicate Lovegrass
Eragrostis tenellula

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A strong tufted grass. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 30-80 cm high. The stems are tough. The leaves are long and have a fine point. There are stripes on the sheath and blades. The stems are restricted at the nods. The flowering shoot is a panicle 20-40 cm long. There are many fine branches. The spikelets are very small.

There are about 300 Eragrostis species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows on sandy soils. It is usually on heavier soils and on the wetter edges. It grows in tropical and subtropical places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Australia, Central Africa, Chad

How it is used for food

The seeds or grains are eaten.

Edible parts

Seeds, cereal

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Am djiangka

Synonyms

See Eragrostis japonica;