Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
truncata
ID:
890462

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ital. 2: 777 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889797

Common Names

  • Truncate Reed Canary Grass
  • Truncate Canary Grass
  • Truncate Reed-Canary Grass

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Description

Phalaris truncata (also called Short-leaved Canary Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It is a tufted grass with erect stems and grows to a height of 0.5-1.5 m. It prefers moist, fertile soils and is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Phalaris truncata is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used as a fodder crop and for soil improvement.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phalaris truncata is a cylindrical spike, with a yellowish-green color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phalaris truncata 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 truncata

Phalaris truncata is a grass species native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is commonly found in moist meadows and pastures.

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,

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