Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fragilis
ID:
873568

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) P.Beauv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Ess. Agrostogr. : 95 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872903

Common Names

  • Fragile Gaudinia
  • Fragile Spikemoss
  • Fragile Spike Moss

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Description

Gaudinia fragilis (also called Fragile Fescue, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides, and is typically found in areas of high soil fertility.

Uses & Benefits

Gaudinia fragilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used in the production of hay and silage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gaudinia fragilis has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaudinia fragilis is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Gaudinia fragilis

Gaudinia fragilis can be found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Gaudinia fragilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaudinia fragilis?

Gaudinia fragilis

What is the family of Gaudinia fragilis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Gaudinia fragilis?

Fragile Gaudinia

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

Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403944-1: 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].