Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glomerata
ID:
862163

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 71 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861498

Common Names

  • Dactylis glomerata
  • Cock's-Foot Grass
  • Blue-Grass

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Description

Dactylis glomerata (also called Common Cock's-foot, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands, as well as disturbed areas such as roadsides and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Dactylis glomerata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dactylis glomerata sub. hispanica (Roth) Nyman
Dactylis glomerata sub. hyrcana Tzvelev
Dactylis glomerata sub. izcoi S.Ortiz & Rodr.Oubiña
Dactylis glomerata sub. juncinella (Bory) Stebbins & D.Zohary
Dactylis glomerata sub. lobata (Drejer) H.Lindb.
Dactylis glomerata sub. lusitanica Stebbins & D.Zohary
Dactylis glomerata sub. oceanica G.Guignard
Dactylis glomerata sub. reichenbachii (Dalla Torre & Sarnth.) Stebbins & D.Zohary
Dactylis glomerata sub. slovenica (Domin) Domin
Dactylis glomerata sub. woronowii (Ovcz.) Stebbins & D.Zohary
Dactylis glomerata sub. hackelii (Asch. & Graebn.) Cif. & Giacom.
Dactylis glomerata sub. glomerata
Dactylis glomerata sub. nestorii Rosselló & L.Sáez
Dactylis glomerata sub. merinoana (Horjales, Laso & Redondo) H.Scholz
Dactylis glomerata sub. stebbinsii (Horjales, Laso & Redondo) H.Scholz
Dactylis glomerata sub. judaica Stebbins & D.Zohary
Dactylis glomerata sub. santai Stebbins & D.Zohary
Dactylis glomerata sub. mairei Stebbins & D.Zohary
Dactylis glomerata sub. rigida (Boiss. & Heldr.) Hayek
Dactylis glomerata sub. intercedens (Domin) Acedo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dactylis glomerata is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dactylis glomerata is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soil types. It is best to sow the seed in late fall or early spring. Division can be done in early spring or fall. It can be mowed to maintain a neat appearance.

Where to Find Dactylis glomerata

Dactylis glomerata can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Dactylis glomerata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dactylis glomerata?

Dactylis glomerata

What is the common name of Dactylis glomerata?

Cock's-foot

What is the natural habitat of Dactylis glomerata?

Dactylis glomerata is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Species in the Dactylis 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397309-1: 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].