Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
phaenoneuron
ID:
1098968

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.E.Hubb.) Potztal

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 4: 400. 1968

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001098306

Common Names

  • Arrhenatherum phaenoneuron
  • Showy Oatgrass
  • Showy Oat Grass

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Description

Arrhenatherum phaenoneuron (also called False Oatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Central Asia. It grows in dry grasslands, steppes, and meadows, and is characterized by its erect stems, which can reach up to 1.2m in height, and its narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Arrhenatherum phaenoneuron is a species of grass that is used as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arrhenatherum phaenoneuron has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arrhenatherum phaenoneuron is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in clumps and can reach up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought and salt. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps.

Where to Find Arrhenatherum phaenoneuron

Arrhenatherum phaenoneuron can be found in parts of 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-25547146: Based on the initial data import
Eva Hedwig Ingeborg Potztal (1924-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Potztal' in the authors string.
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.