Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arundinacea
ID:
890275

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 55 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889610

Common Names

  • Reed Canary Grass
  • Reed Grass
  • Canary Grass

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Description

Phalaris arundinacea (also called Reed canary grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Phalaris arundinacea is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phalaris arundinacea has small, white flowers that grow in clusters and have four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phalaris arundinacea 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 arundinacea

Phalaris arundinacea can be found in North America and Europe.

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:415571-1: 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].