Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
myosuroides
ID:
846285

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huds.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Fl. Angl. : 23 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845620



Common Names

  • Alopecurus myosuroides
  • Myosuroides alopecurus
  • Myosuroides muticus


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Description

Alopecurus myosuroides (also called Mouse-tail 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 myosuroides is used as a forage grass for livestock, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization. It is also used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alopecurus myosuroides 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 myosuroides is an annual grass that is native to Europe and Asia. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division of clumps in spring.

Where to Find Alopecurus myosuroides

Alopecurus myosuroides is found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Alopecurus myosuroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alopecurus myosuroides?

Alopecurus myosuroides

What is the common name of Alopecurus myosuroides?

Mouse-ear Foxtail

What is the family of Alopecurus myosuroides?

Poaceae

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

William Hudson (1730-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huds.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:387143-1: 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].