Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fragilis
ID:
907248

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Swallen) Reeder

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 69: 1090 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000906583

Common Names

  • Tuctoria fragilis
  • Fragile Tuctoria
  • Fragile Tuctoria Grass

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Description

Tuctoria fragilis (also called Fragile Tuctoria, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tuctoria fragilis is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tuctoria fragilis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender with a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tuctoria fragilis can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. For division, carefully dig up the plant and divide the rootball into several sections. Replant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Tuctoria fragilis

Tuctoria fragilis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Turkey, Greece, and Italy.

Tuctoria fragilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tuctoria fragilis?

Tuctoria fragilis

What type of plant is Tuctoria fragilis?

Perennial herb

What is the growth habit of Tuctoria fragilis?

Mat-forming

Species in the Tuctoria genus

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

John Raymond Reeder (1914-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reeder' in the authors string.
Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:260317-2: 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].