Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pallens
ID:
850347

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Link) Link

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Hort. Berol. 1: 124 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849682

Common Names

  • Pallens Oat Grass
  • Pallens Arrhenatherum
  • Arrhenatherum Pallens

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Description

Arrhenatherum pallens (also called Pale 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 pallens 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 pallens 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 pallens 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 pallens

Arrhenatherum pallens is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Arrhenatherum pallens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arrhenatherum pallens?

Arrhenatherum pallens

What is the common name of Arrhenatherum pallens?

Pale oat-grass

Where is Arrhenatherum pallens found?

Arrhenatherum pallens is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

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

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389957-1: 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].