Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
florida
ID:
895955

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.F.Cui

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fl. Xinjiangensis 6: 600 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895290

Common Names

  • Puccinellia florida
  • Florida Barley Grass
  • Florida Puccinellia

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Description

Puccinellia florida (also called Florida alkali grass, Florida alkali-grass, Florida alkaligrass, Florida alkali grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to eastern North America. It is a perennial grass that grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Puccinellia florida can be used as a forage grass for livestock, as well as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Puccinellia florida has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are thin and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Puccinellia florida is a perennial grass that is native to Europe and North Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salt spray. It can be mowed or left to grow naturally.

Where to Find Puccinellia florida

Puccinellia florida can be found in the Mediterranean region, as well as in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Puccinellia florida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Puccinellia florida?

Puccinellia florida

What is the common name of Puccinellia florida?

Florida alkaligrass

What type of plant is Puccinellia florida?

Grass

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

Da Fang Cui (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.F.Cui' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1000691-1: 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].