Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canariensis
ID:
890322

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 54 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889657

Common Names

  • Canary Islands Reed Canary Grass
  • Canary Islands Canary Grass
  • Canary Islands Reed Grass

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Description

Phalaris canariensis (also called Canary Phalaris, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Canary Islands. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is found in grassland, savanna and shrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Phalaris canariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control on slopes. The plant has fragrant white flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phalaris canariensis 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 canariensis is a perennial grass that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Phalaris canariensis

Phalaris canariensis can be found in the Canary Islands.

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:415588-1: 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].