Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bruggemannii
ID:
895868

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.J.Sørensen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Mus. Canada 135: 80 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895203

Common Names

  • Bruggemann's alkaligrass
  • Bruggemann's alkali grass
  • Bruggemann's Puccinellia

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Description

Puccinellia bruggemannii (also called Bruggemann's alkali grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to South Africa. 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 bruggemannii is used as a forage crop for grazing animals, as well as a soil stabilizer and erosion control. It is also used as a cover crop and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Puccinellia bruggemannii is small, with a yellowish-green color. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Puccinellia bruggemannii is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates, and can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soils, and can tolerate some drought. It can be mowed or grazed, and is often used as a turfgrass or for erosion control.

Where to Find Puccinellia bruggemannii

Puccinellia bruggemannii is native to South Africa. It can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas.

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

Thorvald Sørensen (1902-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.J.Sørensen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:214362-2: 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].