Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vittatus
ID:
890536

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Fl. Serres Jard. Eur. 3(Misc.): 50, t. 265 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889871

Common Names

  • Pharus vittatus
  • Vittate Grass
  • Vittatus Grass

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Description

Pharus vittatus (also called Striped Pharus, 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

Pharus vittatus is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to the Mediterranean region. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pharus vittatus is a small, white or pinkish spike, with a single spikelet at the end. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pharus vittatus is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a pot of moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pharus vittatus

Pharus vittatus is native to the Mediterranean region.

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

Charles Antoine Lemaire (1800-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:415724-1: 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].