Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
arundinaceus
ID:
846122

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 8: 766 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845457

Common Names

  • Arundinaceus Alopecurus
  • Alopecurus Grass
  • Arundinaceus Alopecurus Grass

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Description

Alopecurus arundinaceus (also called Reed Foxtail, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows in wetlands, meadows, and other moist areas.

Uses & Benefits

Alopecurus arundinaceus has been used as a forage crop for livestock, and as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Alopecurus arundinaceus flower is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alopecurus arundinaceus is a perennial grass that is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is a low-growing grass with a tufted habit and can reach up to 40 cm in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are a few centimeters tall.

Where to Find Alopecurus arundinaceus

Alopecurus arundinaceus can be found in dry, open areas in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and North Africa.

Alopecurus arundinaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alopecurus arundinaceus?

Alopecurus arundinaceus

What type of plant is Alopecurus arundinaceus?

Grass

Where is Alopecurus arundinaceus found?

Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East

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

Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:387025-1: 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].