Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
turczaninovii
ID:
846392

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.D.Nikif.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 73: 1606 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845727

Common Names

  • Turczaninov's Foxtail
  • Turczaninov's Meadow Foxtail
  • Turczaninov's Meadow-Foxtail

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Description

Alopecurus turczaninovii (also called Turczaninov's Foxtail, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Central Asia and the Caucasus. It has a cylindrical spikelet with two to three awns, and a membranous ligule. It grows in meadows, steppes, and other grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alopecurus turczaninovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alopecurus turczaninovii has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, brown and glossy. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are arranged in a rosette.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alopecurus turczaninovii is a perennial grass that grows in moist, fertile soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seed in spring or autumn in a well-prepared seedbed. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant in a prepared bed.

Where to Find Alopecurus turczaninovii

Alopecurus turczaninovii is found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Alopecurus turczaninovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alopecurus turczaninovii?

Alopecurus turczaninovii

What is the common name of Alopecurus turczaninovii?

Turczaninow's Foxtail

Where is Alopecurus turczaninovii found?

Alopecurus turczaninovii 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

O.D. Nikiforova (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.D.Nikif.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:935739-1: 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].