Status:
valid
Authors:
(Domin) Holub
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 9: 271 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896184
Common Names
- Rostraria clarkeana
- Clarkeana Rostraria
- Clarkeana False Brome
Description
Rostraria clarkeana (also called Clarke's false brome, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Europe and Asia. It grows in clumps and has flat leaves with smooth edges. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Rostraria clarkeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rostraria clarkeana is a small, yellowish-green inflorescence. The seed is a small, black, glossy nut. The seedlings are small, green, and have two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rostraria clarkeana is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. The seed should be sown in early spring and the divisions should be done in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Rostraria clarkeana
Rostraria clarkeana is native to Europe, but can also be found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
Rostraria clarkeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rostraria clarkeana?
Rostraria clarkeana
What is the family of Rostraria clarkeana?
Poaceae
Where is Rostraria clarkeana native to?
Central Asia
Species in the Rostraria genus
Rostraria azorica,
Rostraria balansae,
Rostraria clarkeana,
Rostraria cristata,
Rostraria hispida,
Rostraria litorea,
Rostraria obtusiflora,
Rostraria pumila,
Rostraria rohlfsii,
Rostraria salzmannii,
Rostraria trachyantha,
Rostraria smyrnacea,
Rostraria smyrnaea,
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:419581-1: 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].