Cynosurus polybracteatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Poir.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Voy. Barbarie 2: 97 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861388
Common Names
- Cynosurus polybracteatus
- Cynosurus Pygmaeus
- Cynosurus Retroflexus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cynosurus polybracteatus (also called Many-bracted 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 polybracteatus 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 polybracteatus is a small, white, tubular flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cynosurus polybracteatus is a perennial grass 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 polybracteatus
Cynosurus polybracteatus is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Cynosurus polybracteatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynosurus polybracteatus?
Cynosurus polybracteatus
What is the common name of Cynosurus polybracteatus?
Many-bracted Dogstail
What is the natural habitat of Cynosurus polybracteatus?
Grasslands and meadows
Species in the Cynosurus genus
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
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397219-1: 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].