Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amethystina
ID:
890255

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trin.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg, Sér. 6, Sci. Math., Seconde Pt. Sci. Nat. 5(2, Bot.): 56 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889590

Common Names

  • Amethyst Canary Grass
  • Purple Canary Grass
  • Violet Canary Grass

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Description

Phalaris amethystina (also called 'Amethyst Phalaris', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with purple flowers and linear leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America and grows in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides, pastures, and disturbed forests.

Uses & Benefits

Phalaris amethystina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phalaris amethystina is a small, white, tubular flower with six petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small, green, and have thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phalaris amethystina is a species of plant in the family Poaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It is a perennial grass, growing up to 1.5 m tall. It is found in moist habitats, such as wet meadows, swamps, and marshes. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Phalaris amethystina

Phalaris amethystina can be found in Europe and North Africa.

Phalaris amethystina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phalaris amethystina?

Phalaris amethystina

What is the common name of Phalaris amethystina?

Amethystina

What is the natural habitat of Phalaris amethystina?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

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 Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:415555-1: 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].