Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
racemosus
ID:
904640

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) All.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pedem. 2: 241 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903975

Common Names

  • Tragus racemosus
  • Racemose Tragus
  • Woolly Tragus

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Description

Tragus racemosus (also called Racemose Burrgrass, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Poaceae. It is a small annual grass, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It is found in dry grasslands, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tragus racemosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tragus racemosus are small and yellow, and the seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a reddish-brown color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragus racemosus can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Tragus racemosus

Tragus racemosus is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carlo Allioni (1728-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'All.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1084305-2: 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].