Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Fernald & Weath.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 18: 5 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895185
Common Names
- Arctic alkaligrass
- Arctic alkali grass
- Arctic Puccinellia
Description
Puccinellia arctica (also called Arctic alkali grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the Arctic regions. It is a low-growing grass that grows in dry, salty, and alkaline soils, often in disturbed areas such as roadsides and salt flats.
Uses & Benefits
Puccinellia arctica is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of fiber, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Puccinellia arctica has small, yellow flowers, with the seed being small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single, long leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Puccinellia arctica is a grass species native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial grass that prefers moist soils and full sun. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a sunny location.
Where to Find Puccinellia arctica
Puccinellia arctica is native to North America and Europe. It can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas.
Puccinellia arctica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Puccinellia arctica?
Puccinellia arctica
What are the common names of Puccinellia arctica?
Arctic alkali grass, Arctic puccinellia
What is the habitat of Puccinellia arctica?
Salt flats, alkaline meadows, and saline soils
Species in the Puccinellia genus
Puccinellia beckii,
Puccinellia beringensis,
Puccinellia feekesiana,
Puccinellia kattegatensis,
Puccinellia krusemaniana,
Puccinellia acroxantha,
Puccinellia altaica,
Puccinellia andersonii,
Puccinellia angusta,
Puccinellia angustata,
Puccinellia arctica,
Puccinellia argentinensis,
Puccinellia arjinshanensis,
Puccinellia biflora,
Puccinellia bruggemannii,
Puccinellia bulbosa,
Puccinellia byrrangensis,
Puccinellia chinampoensis,
Puccinellia choresmica,
Puccinellia ciliata,
Puccinellia convoluta,
Puccinellia coreensis,
Puccinellia degeensis,
Puccinellia diffusa,
Puccinellia distans,
Puccinellia dolicholepis,
Puccinellia fasciculata,
Puccinellia festuciformis,
Puccinellia filifolia,
Puccinellia florida,
Puccinellia frigida,
Puccinellia gigantea,
Puccinellia glaucescens,
Puccinellia gorodkovii,
Puccinellia groenlandica,
Puccinellia grossheimiana,
Puccinellia hackeliana,
Puccinellia hauptiana,
Puccinellia himalaica,
Puccinellia hispanica,
Puccinellia howellii,
Puccinellia iberica,
Puccinellia intermedia,
Puccinellia jeholensis,
Puccinellia jenisseiensis,
Puccinellia kamtschatica,
Puccinellia kashmiriana,
Puccinellia koeieana,
Puccinellia kuenlunica,
Puccinellia ladakhensis,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:214357-2: 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].