Status:
valid
Authors:
Baldini
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Webbia 49: 317 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889720
Common Names
- Lindigii Canary Grass
- Lindigii Reed Canary Grass
- Lindigii Phalaris
Description
Phalaris lindigii (also called Lindig's Canary Grass, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial grass species native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows in moist, sunny areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Phalaris lindigii is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and can also be used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phalaris lindigii has small white flowers with yellow-orange lips. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phalaris lindigii is a perennial grass that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. When propagating by division, divide clumps in spring or autumn and replant in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Phalaris lindigii
Phalaris lindigii can be found in North America.
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:305577-2: 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].