Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
creticus
ID:
846177

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trin.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Neue Entdeck. Pflanzenk. 2: 45 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845512

Common Names

  • Alopecurus creticus
  • Creticus Alopecurus
  • Cretan Foxtail

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Description

Alopecurus creticus (also called Cretan 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 10-50 cm. It typically grows in moist meadows, along streams, and in other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alopecurus creticus is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant, as well as for erosion control and forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alopecurus creticus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Alopecurus creticus is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soils and climates. It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and can be planted directly in the ground or in containers. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Alopecurus creticus

Alopecurus creticus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

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

Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:387069-1: 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].