Status:
valid
Authors:
Dogan
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 114 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845437
Common Names
- Anatolicus Alopecurus
- Alopecurus Grass
- Anatolicus Alopecurus Grass
Description
Alopecurus anatolicus (also called Anatolian Foxtail, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to the Mediterranean region. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 15-50 cm. It typically grows in moist meadows, along streams, and in other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Alopecurus anatolicus is used as a forage crop for livestock and as an ornamental grass in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and to improve soil fertility.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alopecurus anatolicus is small, white, and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alopecurus anatolicus is a perennial grass that grows in clumps. It prefers moist soils and is tolerant of both wet and dry conditions. It can be propagated by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-prepared seedbed. Division of the clumps can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Alopecurus anatolicus
Alopecurus anatolicus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Alopecurus anatolicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alopecurus anatolicus?
Alopecurus anatolicus
What type of plant is Alopecurus anatolicus?
Grass
Where is Alopecurus anatolicus found?
Turkey
Species in the Alopecurus genus
Alopecurus brachystylus,
Alopecurus haussknechtianus,
Alopecurus marssonii,
Alopecurus plettkei,
Alopecurus turicensis,
Alopecurus winklerianus,
Alopecurus aequalis,
Alopecurus albovii,
Alopecurus anatolicus,
Alopecurus apiatus,
Alopecurus arundinaceus,
Alopecurus aucheri,
Alopecurus baptarrhenius,
Alopecurus bonariensis,
Alopecurus borii,
Alopecurus bornmuelleri,
Alopecurus brachystachyus,
Alopecurus bulbosus,
Alopecurus carolinianus,
Alopecurus creticus,
Alopecurus dasyanthus,
Alopecurus davisii,
Alopecurus geniculatus,
Alopecurus gerardii,
Alopecurus glacialis,
Alopecurus heleochloides,
Alopecurus himalaicus,
Alopecurus hitchcockii,
Alopecurus japonicus,
Alopecurus laguroides,
Alopecurus lanatus,
Alopecurus longiaristatus,
Alopecurus magellanicus,
Alopecurus mucronatus,
Alopecurus myosuroides,
Alopecurus nepalensis,
Alopecurus ponticus,
Alopecurus pratensis,
Alopecurus rendlei,
Alopecurus saccatus,
Alopecurus setarioides,
Alopecurus textilis,
Alopecurus turczaninovii,
Alopecurus utriculatus,
Alopecurus vaginatus,
Alopecurus turicensis,
Alopecurus cucullatus,
Alopecurus goekyigitianus,
Alopecurus alopecuroides,
Alopecurus tzvelevii,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:934761-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].