Polypogon fugax - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees ex Steud.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 184 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894672
Common Names
- Fugax Polypogon
- Fugax Polypogon
- Fugax Polypogon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polypogon fugax (also called Slender Beardgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It typically grows in moist meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Polypogon fugax is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polypogon fugax has small white flowers, and the seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polypogon fugax is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or vegetative cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be mowed to maintain a neat appearance.
Where to Find Polypogon fugax
Polypogon fugax is native to South America and can be found in wet grasslands and marshes.
Polypogon fugax FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polypogon fugax?
Polypogon fugax
What is the common name of Polypogon fugax?
Fugacious Rabbitfoot Grass
What is the family of Polypogon fugax?
Poaceae
Species in the Polypogon genus
Polypogon adscendens, Polypogon australis, Polypogon chilensis, Polypogon elongatus, Polypogon exasperatus, Polypogon fugax, Polypogon hissaricus, Polypogon imberbis, Polypogon interruptus, Polypogon ivanovae, Polypogon linearis, Polypogon maritimus, Polypogon mollis, Polypogon monspeliensis, Polypogon parvulus, Polypogon pygmeus, Polypogon schimperianus, Polypogon tenellus, Polypogon tenuis, Polypogon viridis, Polypogon griquensis, Polypogon nilgiricus, Polypogon magellanicus, Polypogon subspathaceus,
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
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418681-1: 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].