Alopecurus brachystachyus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachystachyus
ID:
846146
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Bieb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1819
Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. , Suppl.: 56 (1819)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845481
Common Names
- Alopecurus brachystachyus
- Brachystachyus Alopecurus
- Short-stalked Foxtail
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alopecurus brachystachyus (also called Short-Spiked Foxtail, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Alopecurus brachystachyus 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 flower of Alopecurus brachystachyus is a small, yellow spikelet with awns. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are slender, with a pointed tip and a short, hairy awn.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alopecurus brachystachyus 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 brachystachyus
Alopecurus brachystachyus can be found in Europe and Asia.
Alopecurus brachystachyus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alopecurus brachystachyus?
Alopecurus brachystachyus
What is the growth habit of Alopecurus brachystachyus?
It is a perennial grass with a clumping growth habit.
What is the average height of Alopecurus brachystachyus?
It typically grows to a height of 12-18 inches.
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
Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:387039-1: 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].