Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ponticus
ID:
846319

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Koch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 21: 382 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845654



Common Names

  • Alopecurus ponticus
  • Pontic Foxtail
  • Pontic Meadow Foxtail


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Description

Alopecurus ponticus (also called Alopecurus, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a tufted growth habit and grows to a maximum height of about 160 cm. It is found in dry areas, such as grasslands, and prefers sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Alopecurus ponticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop for erosion control. It is also used as a food source for livestock and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Alopecurus ponticus flower is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alopecurus ponticus is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Alopecurus ponticus

Alopecurus ponticus can be found in moist meadows and along the edges of streams and rivers in eastern Europe and western Asia.

Alopecurus ponticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alopecurus ponticus?

Alopecurus ponticus

What is the common name of Alopecurus ponticus?

Pontic Foxtail

Where is Alopecurus ponticus found?

Alopecurus ponticus is found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

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

Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:387174-1: 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].