Status:
valid
Authors:
Asch. & Graebn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Syn. Mitteleur. Fl. 2(1): 138 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845378
Common Names
- Haussknechtianus Alopecurus
- Alopecurus Grass
- Haussknechtianus Alopecurus Grass
Description
Alopecurus haussknechtianus (also called Alopecurus, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a tufted growth habit and grows to a maximum height of about 60 cm. It is found in dry areas, such as grasslands, and prefers sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Alopecurus haussknechtianus is a grass that is used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used as an ornamental grass and can be used for landscaping. It is also used to make baskets, mats, and other crafts.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alopecurus haussknechtianus is a small, yellow spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, oval-shaped, yellow-brown grain. The seedlings are small, with narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alopecurus haussknechtianus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH levels and can be grown in clay soils. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Alopecurus haussknechtianus
Alopecurus haussknechtianus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Alopecurus haussknechtianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alopecurus haussknechtianus?
Alopecurus haussknechtianus
What is the growth habit of Alopecurus haussknechtianus?
It is a perennial grass with a clumping growth habit.
What is the average height of Alopecurus haussknechtianus?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:387101-1: 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].