Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
magellanicus
ID:
846274

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. 1: 168 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845609

Common Names

  • Alopecurus magellanicus
  • Magellanicus Alopecurus
  • Alopecurus

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Description

Alopecurus magellanicus (also called Magellan foxtail, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows to a height of 0.2–0.6 m (0.7–2 ft). It has a soft, hairy stem and leaves that are flat, smooth, and have a pointed tip. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other areas with moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Alopecurus magellanicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop in agricultural fields. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock, and its seeds are used as bird feed.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alopecurus magellanicus is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are slender, with a long, narrow leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alopecurus magellanicus is an annual grass that is native to Europe and Asia. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division of clumps in spring.

Where to Find Alopecurus magellanicus

Alopecurus magellanicus can be found in South America, including parts of Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay.

Alopecurus magellanicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alopecurus magellanicus?

Alopecurus magellanicus

What is the common name of Alopecurus magellanicus?

Magellan Foxtail

What is the family of Alopecurus magellanicus?

Poaceae

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-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:387134-1: 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].