Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
primaeva
ID:
1227663

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Brues & B.Brues) Beetle

Source:
tro

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 85: 179 1958

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001227001

Common Names

  • Phalaris primaeva
  • Primaeval Reed Canary-grass
  • Primaeval Phalaris

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Description

Phalaris primaeva (also called Primeval Phalaris, among many other common names) is an evergreen grass with lanceolate leaves, native to Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, scrub and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Phalaris primaeva is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and delicate flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phalaris primaeva has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small, rounded leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phalaris primaeva is a grass native to Europe and Asia. It is best propagated by seed. The seed should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. The seed will germinate in about two weeks. Once the plants have grown to a few inches in height, they can be transplanted to individual pots filled with a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Phalaris primaeva

Phalaris primaeva is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas. It is commonly found growing in rocky areas and on hillsides.

Phalaris primaeva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phalaris primaeva?

Phalaris primaeva

What is the common name of Phalaris primaeva?

Primaeva grass

What is the natural habitat of Phalaris primaeva?

Grassy areas in open woodlands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50050259: Based on the initial data import
Alan Ackerman Beetle (1913-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beetle' in the authors string.