Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exaratum
ID:
890685

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

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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.

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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 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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
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].