Status:
valid
Authors:
(Host) Trin.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Fund. Agrost. : 131 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890166
Common Names
- Pannonian Pholiurus
- Pannonian False-heather
- Pannonian False-heath
Description
Pholiurus pannonicus (also called Pannonian Pholiurus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb species native to Europe and temperate Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands, as well as along roadsides and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pholiurus pannonicus is used as an ornamental grass for its attractive foliage and flower heads. It is also used as a cover crop and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pholiurus pannonicus has small, white, fragrant flowers that appear in dense, cylindrical spikes. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and brown. The seedlings are small, with short, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pholiurus pannonicus is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a light, sandy soil mix. Pholiurus pannonicus should be grown in full sun in a well-drained soil and is tolerant of salt spray.
Where to Find Pholiurus pannonicus
Pholiurus pannonicus can be found in Central and Eastern Europe.
Pholiurus pannonicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pholiurus pannonicus?
Pholiurus pannonicus
What is the common name of Pholiurus pannonicus?
Pannonian Pholiurus
What is the habitat of Pholiurus pannonicus?
Grasslands, meadows, and pastures
Species in the Pholiurus genus
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:415904-1: 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].