Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
laguroides
ID:
846255

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balansa

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 21: 11 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845590



Common Names

  • Alopecurus laguroides
  • Laguroides Alopecurus
  • Alopecurus


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Description

Alopecurus laguroides (also called lagurus foxtail, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows to a height of 0.2–0.6 m (0.7–2 ft). It has a soft, hairy stem and leaves that are flat, smooth, and have a pointed tip. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other areas with moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Alopecurus laguroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop in agricultural fields. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock, and its seeds are used as bird feed.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alopecurus laguroides is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are slender, with a long, narrow leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alopecurus laguroides 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 laguroides

Alopecurus laguroides can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Alopecurus laguroides FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Alopecurus laguroides?

Alopecurus laguroides prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the typical height of Alopecurus laguroides?

Alopecurus laguroides typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

What type of soil does Alopecurus laguroides prefer?

Alopecurus laguroides prefers moist, well-drained soil.

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

Benjamin Balansa (1825-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balansa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:387118-1: 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].