Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
australis
ID:
890837

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Trin. ex Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 2: 324 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890172

Common Names

  • Australian Reed
  • Common Reed Grass
  • Common Reed-grass

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Description

Phragmites australis (also called Common reed, among many other common names) is a tall perennial grass native to temperate and subtropical regions of the world. It typically grows in wetlands, marshes, and along the edges of streams and rivers. It has long, thin, hollow stems and can reach heights of up to 10 feet.

Uses & Benefits

Phragmites australis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phragmites australis sub. americanus Saltonst., P.M.Peterson & Soreng
Phragmites australis sub. australis
Phragmites australis sub. berlandieri (E.Fourn.) Saltonst. & Hauber
Phragmites australis sub. isiacus (Arcang.) ined.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phragmites australis has small, white, feathery flowers that appear in dense, cylindrical spikes. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and brown. The seedlings are small, with short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phragmites australis is a tall, perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in late spring or early summer. Phragmites australis should be grown in full sun in a well-drained soil and is tolerant of salt spray.

Where to Find Phragmites australis

Phragmites australis can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Phragmites australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phragmites australis?

Phragmites australis

What is the common name of Phragmites australis?

Common Reed

What is the habitat of Phragmites australis?

Wetlands, marshes, and swamps

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30337627-2: 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].