Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maroccana
ID:
873580

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trab. ex Pit.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Explor. Sci. Maroc, Bot. : 117 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872915



Common Names

  • Moroccan Gaudinia
  • Moroccan Spikemoss
  • Moroccan Spike Moss


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Description

Gaudinia maroccana (also called Moroccan Fescue, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides, and is typically found in areas of high soil fertility.

Uses & Benefits

Gaudinia maroccana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used in the production of hay and silage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gaudinia maroccana has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and brown with a rough surface. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaudinia maroccana can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation is best done in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring.

Where to Find Gaudinia maroccana

Gaudinia maroccana can be found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Gaudinia maroccana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaudinia maroccana?

Gaudinia maroccana

What is the family of Gaudinia maroccana?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Gaudinia maroccana?

Maroccana Gaudinia

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

Louis Charles Trabut (1853-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trab.' in the authors string.
Charles-Joseph Marie Pitard-Briau (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pit.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403948-1: 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].