Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maderensis
ID:
890390

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Menezes) Menezes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Gramin. Arch. Madeira : 23 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889725

Common Names

  • Maderensis Canary Grass
  • Maderensis Reed Canary Grass
  • Maderensis Phalaris

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Description

Phalaris maderensis (also called Madeira Canary Grass, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial grass species native to the Madeira Islands. It grows in moist, sunny areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Phalaris maderensis is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and can also be used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phalaris maderensis has small, yellow flowers that grow in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phalaris maderensis is a perennial grass that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. When propagating by division, divide clumps in spring or autumn and replant in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Phalaris maderensis

Phalaris maderensis can be found in Madeira.

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

Carlos Azevedo de Menezes (1863-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Menezes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:415626-1: 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].