Status:
valid
Authors:
(Savi) Asch. & Graebn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Syn. Mitteleur. Fl. 2(1): 154 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890135
Common Names
- Subulate Timothy
- Subulate Cat's-tail
- Subulate Meadow-grass
Description
Phleum subulatum (also called Hard-leaved timothy, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Phleum subulatum is used as an ornamental grass for its attractive foliage and flower heads. It is also used as a cover crop and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phleum subulatum has small, white, feathery flowers that appear in dense, cylindrical spikes. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and brown. The seedlings are small, with short, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phleum subulatum 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 subulatum
Phleum subulatum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Phleum subulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phleum subulatum?
Phleum subulatum
What is the common name of Phleum subulatum?
Slender Timothy
What is the habitat of Phleum subulatum?
Grasslands, meadows, and pastures
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:415885-1: 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].