Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
gerardii
ID:
846223

Status:
valid

Authors:
(All.) Vill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Fl. Delphinalis : 5 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845558



Common Names

  • Alopecurus gerardii
  • Gerardii Alopecurus
  • Alopecurus


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Description

Alopecurus gerardii (also called Gerard's Foxtail, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of 20-50 cm and has a cylindrical, densely hairy inflorescence. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alopecurus gerardii is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant, as well as for erosion control and forage for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alopecurus gerardii var. cassius (Boiss.) Dogan
Alopecurus gerardii var. heldreichii (Hack.) Hayek
Alopecurus gerardii var. gerardii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alopecurus gerardii is a small, reddish-brown spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are slender, with a single leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alopecurus gerardii is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a fast-growing species that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a cool, moist environment with partial shade and moderate humidity. The plant should be kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. The plant should be repotted every two to three years.

Where to Find Alopecurus gerardii

Alopecurus gerardii is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Alopecurus gerardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alopecurus gerardii?

Alopecurus gerardii

What is the family of Alopecurus gerardii?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Alopecurus gerardii?

Gerard's Foxtail

Species in the Alopecurus genus

Alopecurus brachystylus, Alopecurus haussknechtianus, Alopecurus marssonii, Alopecurus plettkei, Alopecurus turicensis, Alopecurus winklerianus, Alopecurus aequalis, Alopecurus albovii, Alopecurus anatolicus, Alopecurus apiatus, Alopecurus arundinaceus, Alopecurus aucheri, Alopecurus baptarrhenius, Alopecurus bonariensis, Alopecurus borii, Alopecurus bornmuelleri, Alopecurus brachystachyus, Alopecurus bulbosus, Alopecurus carolinianus, Alopecurus creticus, Alopecurus dasyanthus, Alopecurus davisii, Alopecurus geniculatus, Alopecurus gerardii, Alopecurus glacialis, Alopecurus heleochloides, Alopecurus himalaicus, Alopecurus hitchcockii, Alopecurus japonicus, Alopecurus laguroides, Alopecurus lanatus, Alopecurus longiaristatus, Alopecurus magellanicus, Alopecurus mucronatus, Alopecurus myosuroides, Alopecurus nepalensis, Alopecurus ponticus, Alopecurus pratensis, Alopecurus rendlei, Alopecurus saccatus, Alopecurus setarioides, Alopecurus textilis, Alopecurus turczaninovii, Alopecurus utriculatus, Alopecurus vaginatus, Alopecurus turicensis, Alopecurus cucullatus, Alopecurus goekyigitianus, Alopecurus alopecuroides, Alopecurus tzvelevii,

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

Dominique Villars (1745-1814): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vill.' 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:387092-1: 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].