Status:
valid
Authors:
Tzvelev
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Rast. Tsentral. Azii 4: 15 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895488
Common Names
- Puccinellia roborovskyi
- Roborovsky's Alkaligrass
- Roborovsky's Saltgrass
Description
Puccinellia roborovskyi (also called Roborovsky's alkaligrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Northern America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in wet, alkaline soils and is often found in salt marshes, seashores, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Puccinellia roborovskyi is used as a soil stabilizer, erosion control, and forage for livestock. It is also used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Puccinellia roborovskyi has small, yellow flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Puccinellia roborovskyi is a perennial grass that is native to the steppes of Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be spaced about 12 inches apart.
Where to Find Puccinellia roborovskyi
Puccinellia roborovskyi is found in the Arctic and Subarctic regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Puccinellia roborovskyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Puccinellia roborovskyi?
Puccinellia roborovskyi
What is the habitat of Puccinellia roborovskyi?
Puccinellia roborovskyi is found in dry, sandy, and rocky habitats.
What is the distribution of Puccinellia roborovskyi?
Puccinellia roborovskyi is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
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:419149-1: 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].