Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pratensis
ID:
88568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forssk.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. p. lxxiv. (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087897



Common Names

  • Ceruana
  • Meadow Hawkbit
  • Field Hawkbit


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Synonyms

  • Buphthalmum pratense (Forssk.) Vahl [unknown]
  • Ceruana rotundifolia Cass. [unknown]
  • Ceruana senegalensis DC. [unknown]
  • Ceruana fruticosa Less. [unknown]

Description

Ceruana pratensis (also called Meadow Foxtail, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe. It has green, cylindrical flower heads and grows in moist, grassy meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ceruana pratensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating skin issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceruana pratensis has small yellow flowers with five petals, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceruana pratensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Where to Find Ceruana pratensis

Ceruana pratensis can be found in the meadows of the British Isles, including in England, Scotland, and Ireland.

Ceruana pratensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceruana pratensis?

Ceruana pratensis

What is the common name of Ceruana pratensis?

Meadow grass-of-Parnassus

What is the natural habitat of Ceruana pratensis?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

Species in the Ceruana genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-44247: Based on the initial data import
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.