Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
palaestinum
ID:
850346

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 13: 51 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849681

Common Names

  • Palestine Oat Grass
  • Palestine Arrhenatherum
  • Arrhenatherum Palaestinum

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Description

Arrhenatherum palaestinum (also called Palestinian False Oat-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe and Asia. It is a tufted grass with erect stems and a short rhizome. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Arrhenatherum palaestinum is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used in landscaping and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arrhenatherum palaestinum has small, yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arrhenatherum palaestinum 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 palaestinum

Arrhenatherum palaestinum is native to Palestine.

Arrhenatherum palaestinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arrhenatherum palaestinum?

Arrhenatherum palaestinum

What is the common name of Arrhenatherum palaestinum?

Palestine oat-grass

Where is Arrhenatherum palaestinum found?

Arrhenatherum palaestinum is found in the Middle East.

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389956-1: 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].