Eulalia aurea explained

Eulalia aurea is a grass (in the Poaceae family). It was first described as Andropogon aureum in 1804 by Bory de Saint-Vincent^[1] but was transferred to the genus, Eulalia, in 1830 by Kunth.^[2]

The Walmajarri people of the southern Kimberley call it "Water grass" and Jirtapuru.^[3]

Distribution

It is found in southern Africa, Madagascar, Southeast Asia, and Australia.^[4] Within Australia, it is found in all mainland states and territories.^[5]

External links

• Eulalia aurea occurrence data from GBIF

Notes and References

1. Bory de Saint-Vincent, J.B.G.M. (1804), Voyage dans les quatre Principales îles des mers d'Afrique 1: 367, t. 21
2. Kunth, K.S. (1830), Revision des graminees Part 22: 359
3. 109.
4. Web site: Eulalia aurea (Bory) Kunth Plants of the World Online Kew Science. 2021-03-25. Plants of the World Online. en.
5. Web site: Jacobs, S.W.L. & Wall, C.A.. 1993. PlantNET - FloraOnline: Eulalia aurea. 2021-03-25. plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au.