Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pratensis
ID:
846321

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 60 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845656

Common Names

  • Alopecurus pratensis
  • Meadow Foxtail
  • Meadow Meadow Foxtail

Searching for Alopecurus pratensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Alopecurus pratensis (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 170 cm. It is found in dry areas, such as grasslands, and prefers sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Alopecurus pratensis is a grass species that is commonly used as a hay crop, forage crop, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in landscaping and as a turf grass.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alopecurus pratensis sub. alpestris (Wahlenb.) Selander
Alopecurus pratensis sub. laguriformis (Schur) Tzvelev
Alopecurus pratensis var. aquaticus (Dumort.) Mathieu
Alopecurus pratensis sub. pratensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Alopecurus pratensis 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.

Searching for Alopecurus pratensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Alopecurus pratensis is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Alopecurus pratensis

Alopecurus pratensis can be found in moist meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and rivers in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Alopecurus pratensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alopecurus pratensis?

Alopecurus pratensis

What is the common name of Alopecurus pratensis?

Meadow Foxtail

Where is Alopecurus pratensis found?

Alopecurus pratensis is found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

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 Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:387176-1: 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].