Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
echinatum
ID:
890682

Status:
valid

Authors:
Host

Source:
wcs

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Icon. Descr. Gram. Austriac. 3: 8 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890017



Common Names

  • Echinatum Phleum
  • Phleum Echinatum
  • Echinatum Phleum


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Description

Phleum echinatum (also called Bristly Cat's-tail, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands, and is an important forage crop.

Uses & Benefits

Phleum echinatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phleum echinatum has small, light brown flowers that form in dense, cylindrical spikes. The seeds are small, round, and light brown. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves and a single, short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phleum echinatum is a perennial grass that is native to Europe. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Phleum echinatum is quite drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Phleum echinatum

Phleum echinatum is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Phleum echinatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phleum echinatum?

Phleum echinatum

What is the common name of Phleum echinatum?

Spiny Timothy

What is the natural habitat of Phleum echinatum?

Phleum echinatum is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

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

Nicolaus Thomas Host (1761-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Host' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:415812-1: 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].