Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsutum
ID:
890708

Status:
valid

Authors:
Honck.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Verz. Gew. Teutschl. : 183 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890043

Common Names

  • Hairy Timothy
  • Mountain Timothy
  • Himalayan Timothy

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Description

Phleum hirsutum (also called Hairy Cat's-tail, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phleum hirsutum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance for drought and is resistant to deer and rabbits. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phleum hirsutum 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

Phleum hirsutum 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 hirsutum

Phleum hirsutum is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Phleum hirsutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phleum hirsutum?

Phleum hirsutum

What is the common name of Phleum hirsutum?

Hairy Timothy

What is the natural habitat of Phleum hirsutum?

Phleum hirsutum 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

Gerhard August Honckeny (1724-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Honck.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:415835-1: 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].