Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pauciramea
ID:
896115

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) V.I.Krecz. ex Ovcz. & Czukav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tadzhiksk. S.S.R. 1: 227 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895450

Common Names

  • Puccinellia pauciramea
  • Few-awned Alkaligrass
  • Few-awned Saltgrass

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Description

Puccinellia pauciramea (also called few-branched alkaligrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species that is native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in wet meadows, salt marshes, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Puccinellia pauciramea is used as a source of fodder for livestock, and its seeds are used as a food source for birds and small mammals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Puccinellia pauciramea has small, yellowish-green flowers with long, narrow petals. The seeds are small and dark brown, with a hard, glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Puccinellia pauciramea is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It can be cultivated in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Puccinellia pauciramea

Puccinellia pauciramea is found in Europe and Asia.

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

Pavel Ovchinnikov (1903-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ovcz.' in the authors string.
Anna Prokofevna Czukavina (1929-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Czukav.' in the authors string.
V.I. Kreczetowicz (1901-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.I.Krecz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:419123-1: 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].