Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schimperianus
ID:
895402

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst. ex Steud.) Cope

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 50: 116 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894737

Common Names

  • Polypogon Schimperianus
  • Schimper's Polypogon
  • Rattail Fescue

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Description

Polypogon schimperianus (also called Schimper's Beardgrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to the Mediterranean region and Middle East. It has narrow, flat leaves and grows in moist, sunny areas such as meadows, roadsides, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Polypogon schimperianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polypogon schimperianus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Polypogon schimperianus is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Polypogon schimperianus

Polypogon schimperianus is a species of grass found in dry, sandy soils in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is also found in disturbed areas and is tolerant of drought.

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 Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Thomas Arthur Cope (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cope' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:981587-1: 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].