Helictochloa pratensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pratensis
ID:
923441
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Romero Zarco
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Candollea 66: 103 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922776
Common Names
- Helictochloa Pratensis
- Meadow Helictochloa
- Meadow Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Helictochloa pratensis (also called Meadow Foxtail, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe. It has an erect stem, with long, narrow leaves. The flowers are small and green, and the fruits are small and brown. It grows in moist, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Helictochloa pratensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Helictochloa pratensis sub. gonzaloi (Sennen ex St.-Yves) Romero ZarcoHelictochloa pratensis sub. iberica (St.-Yves) Romero Zarco
Helictochloa pratensis sub. hirtifolia (Podp.) Romero Zarco
Helictochloa pratensis sub. requienii (Mutel) H.Scholz
Helictochloa pratensis sub. pratensis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helictochloa pratensis is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are short and slender, with a single leaf blade.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Helictochloa pratensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Helictochloa pratensis
Helictochloa pratensis can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Helictochloa genus
Helictochloa planiculmis, Helictochloa aetolica, Helictochloa agropyroides, Helictochloa albinervis, Helictochloa armeniaca, Helictochloa blaui, Helictochloa cincinnata, Helictochloa praeusta, Helictochloa crassifolia, Helictochloa dahurica, Helictochloa gervaisii, Helictochloa hackelii, Helictochloa hookeri, Helictochloa levis, Helictochloa lusitanica, Helictochloa marginata, Helictochloa compressa, Helictochloa bromoides, Helictochloa murcica, Helictochloa pruinosa, Helictochloa talaverae, Helictochloa versicolor, Helictochloa pratensis,
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.
Carlos Romero Zarco (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Romero Zarco' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77113502-1: 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].