Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
macquariensis
ID:
896035

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cheeseman) Allan & Jansen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. New Zealand 69: 268 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895370

Common Names

  • Puccinellia macquariensis
  • Macquarie Barley Grass
  • Macquarie Puccinellia

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Description

Puccinellia macquariensis (also called Macquarie alkali grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass of the Poaceae family. It is native to Australia, and is found in salt marshes, wet meadows, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Puccinellia macquariensis is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Puccinellia macquariensis is small and inconspicuous, with three yellow petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, and the seedlings are small, with narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Puccinellia macquariensis is an easy-to-grow perennial grass that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root clumps. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer and should be kept moist until germination. Division of the root clumps should be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Puccinellia macquariensis

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

Puccinellia macquariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Puccinellia macquariensis?

Puccinellia macquariensis

What is the family of Puccinellia macquariensis?

Poaceae

What are the common names of Puccinellia macquariensis?

Macquarie alkali 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

Harry Allan (1882-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Allan' in the authors string.
Thomas Frederic Cheeseman (1846-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheeseman' in the authors string.
Pieter Jansen (1882-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jansen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:419091-1: 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].