Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees ex Trin.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Sp. Gram. 1: t. 78 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889592
Common Names
- Narrow-Leaved Canary Grass
- Narrow-Leaved Reed Canary Grass
- Slender Reed Canary Grass
Description
Phalaris angusta (also called 'Narrow-leaved Phalaris', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and narrow 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 angusta is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phalaris angusta 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phalaris angusta 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 angusta
Phalaris angusta can be found in Europe and North Africa.
Phalaris angusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phalaris angusta?
Phalaris angusta
What is the common name of Phalaris angusta?
Angusta
What is the natural habitat of Phalaris angusta?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
Species in the Phalaris genus
Phalaris daviesii,
Phalaris amethystina,
Phalaris angusta,
Phalaris aquatica,
Phalaris arundinacea,
Phalaris brachystachys,
Phalaris californica,
Phalaris canariensis,
Phalaris caroliniana,
Phalaris coerulescens,
Phalaris lemmonii,
Phalaris lindigii,
Phalaris maderensis,
Phalaris minor,
Phalaris paradoxa,
Phalaris peruviana,
Phalaris platensis,
Phalaris truncata,
Phalaris primaeva,
Phalaris truncata,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:311946-2: 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].