Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
mauritanica
ID:
890927

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Révis. Gramin. 1: 80 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890262

Common Names

  • Mauritanian reed
  • Mauritanian phragmites
  • Mauritanian giant reed

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Description

Phragmites mauritanica (also called Mauritian Reed, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, and is commonly found in wetland habitats. It is a tall grass with a hollow stem and a feathery inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Phragmites mauritanica is used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used to make furniture, paper, and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phragmites mauritanica is a white or pinkish spike-like inflorescence, with the seed being a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phragmites mauritanica is a perennial grass that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division is best done in the spring when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring. It is important to keep the soil moist during the germination period.

Where to Find Phragmites mauritanica

Phragmites mauritanica is native to Africa and can be found in wetland habitats.

Phragmites mauritanica FAQ

What type of plant is Phragmites mauritanica?

Phragmites mauritanica is a species of grass in the family Poaceae.

Where does Phragmites mauritanica grow?

Phragmites mauritanica is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.

What is the growth habit of Phragmites mauritanica?

Phragmites mauritanica is a tall, perennial grass that can grow up to 3 m (10 ft) in height.

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:415950-1: 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].