Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Spic. Fl. Rumel. 2: 462 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890020
Common Names
- Exaratum Phleum
- Phleum Exaratum
- Exaratum Phleum
Description
Phleum exaratum (also called Exarated Cat's-tail, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands, and is an important forage crop.
Uses & Benefits
Phleum exaratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phleum exaratum has small, light brown flowers that form in dense, cylindrical spikes. The seeds are small, round, and light brown. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves and a single, short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phleum exaratum is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Phleum exaratum
Phleum exaratum is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Phleum exaratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phleum exaratum?
Phleum exaratum
What is the common name of Phleum exaratum?
Exarated Timothy
What is the natural habitat of Phleum exaratum?
Phleum exaratum is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Species in the Phleum genus
Phleum brueggeri,
Phleum viniklarii,
Phleum alpinum,
Phleum arenarium,
Phleum bertolonii,
Phleum boissieri,
Phleum crypsoides,
Phleum echinatum,
Phleum exaratum,
Phleum himalaicum,
Phleum hirsutum,
Phleum iranicum,
Phleum montanum,
Phleum paniculatum,
Phleum phleoides,
Phleum pratense,
Phleum subulatum,
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:415814-1: 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].