Polypogon tenellus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 173 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894754
Common Names
- Polypogon Tenellus
- Delicate Polypogon
- Delicate Rattail Fescue
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polypogon tenellus (also called Slender Beardgrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to North and South America. It has a slender stem with a tuft of long, narrow leaves at the base and a long, narrow inflorescence. It grows in moist to wet soils in open grasslands, meadows, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Polypogon tenellus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polypogon tenellus has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polypogon tenellus 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 tenellus
Polypogon tenellus 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 tenellus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polypogon tenellus?
Polypogon tenellus
What type of plant is Polypogon tenellus?
Grass
What is the common name of Polypogon tenellus?
Slender 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
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418736-1: 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].