Polypogon subspathaceus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Req.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris) 5: 386 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894748
Common Names
- Polypogon Subspathaceus
- Subspathaceous Polypogon
- Subspathaceous Rattail Fescue
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polypogon subspathaceus (also called Subspathaceous 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 subspathaceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polypogon subspathaceus 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 subspathaceus 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 subspathaceus
Polypogon subspathaceus 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.
Polypogon subspathaceus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polypogon subspathaceus?
Polypogon subspathaceus
What type of plant is Polypogon subspathaceus?
Grass
What is the common name of Polypogon subspathaceus?
Broad-leaved beardgrass
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
Esprit Requien (1788-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Req.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418732-1: 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].