Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
longifolium
ID:
850329

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dulac

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hautes-Pyrénées : 78 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849664

Common Names

  • Long-leaved Oat Grass
  • Long-leaved Arrhenatherum
  • Arrhenatherum Longifolium

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Description

Arrhenatherum longifolium (also called 'Longleaf Oatgrass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows up to 1.5 meters in height and has long, narrow leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Arrhenatherum longifolium is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping, as well as for erosion control and forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arrhenatherum longifolium has small, white, star-shaped flowers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough texture. The seedlings are thin, with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arrhenatherum longifolium can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate a range of soil types. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Arrhenatherum longifolium

Arrhenatherum longifolium is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Arrhenatherum longifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arrhenatherum longifolium?

Arrhenatherum longifolium

What is the common name of Arrhenatherum longifolium?

Long-leaved oat-grass

Where is Arrhenatherum longifolium native to?

Southern Europe

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

Joseph Dulac (1827-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dulac' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389941-1: 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].