Status:
valid
Authors:
Maire
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 22: 155 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861385
Common Names
- Cynosurus peltieri
- Cynosurus Penicillatus
- Cynosurus Phleoides
Description
Cynosurus peltieri (also called Peltier's Dog's-tail, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is a tufted perennial grass with erect culms and grows to a height of 30-90 cm. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa and is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cynosurus peltieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cynosurus peltieri is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cynosurus peltieri is a perennial grass that is native to Europe. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. The seed should be sown in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in spring.
Where to Find Cynosurus peltieri
Cynosurus peltieri is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Cynosurus peltieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynosurus peltieri?
Cynosurus peltieri
What is the common name of Cynosurus peltieri?
Peltier's Dogstail
What is the natural habitat of Cynosurus peltieri?
Grasslands and meadows
Species in the Cynosurus genus
Cynosurus balansae,
Cynosurus coloratus,
Cynosurus cristatus,
Cynosurus echinatus,
Cynosurus elegans,
Cynosurus junceus,
Cynosurus peltieri,
Cynosurus polybracteatus,
Cynosurus turcomanicus,
Cynosurus effusus,
Cynosurus fertilis,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397215-1: 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].