Phleum alpinum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 59 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889952
Common Names
- Phleum Alpinum
- Alpinum Phleum
- Phleum Phleum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phleum alpinum (also called Alpine Cat's-tail, among many other common names) is an annual grass with a clumping habit and a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Phleum alpinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phleum alpinum is a small, white flower head that grows in clusters. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, green and oval in shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phleum alpinum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Phleum alpinum
Phleum alpinum is native to Europe and parts of Asia.
Species in the Phleum genus
Phleum brueggeri, Phleum viniklarii, Phleum alpinum, Phleum arenarium, Phleum bertolonii, Phleum boissieri, Phleum crypsoides, Phleum echinatum, Phleum exaratum, Phleum himalaicum, Phleum hirsutum, Phleum iranicum, Phleum montanum, Phleum paniculatum, Phleum phleoides, Phleum pratense, Phleum subulatum,
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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:415775-1: 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].