Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paniculatum
ID:
890740

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huds.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Fl. Angl. : 23 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890075

Common Names

  • Panicled Timothy
  • Panicled Cat's-tail
  • Panicled Meadow-grass

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Description

Phleum paniculatum (also called Panicled Cat's-tail, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phleum paniculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance for drought and is resistant to deer and rabbits. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phleum paniculatum is a small, reddish-brown spikelet. The seed is a small, dark-brown caryopsis. The seedlings are slender, with a long, narrow leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phleum paniculatum is a perennial grass that is native to Europe. It grows best in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. The seed should be sown in early spring and the clumps can be divided in the fall.

Where to Find Phleum paniculatum

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

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

William Hudson (1730-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huds.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:415858-1: 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].