Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montanum
ID:
890730

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Koch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 21: 383 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890065

Common Names

  • Mountain Timothy
  • Mountain Cat's-tail
  • Mountain Meadow-grass

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Description

Phleum montanum (also called Mountain 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 montanum 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 montanum is a small, reddish-brown spikelet. The seed is a small, dark-brown caryopsis. The seedlings are slender, with a long, narrow leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phleum montanum 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 montanum

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

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

Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:415851-1: 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].