Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hissaricus
ID:
895347

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roshev.) Bor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 70: 307 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894682



Common Names

  • Hissaricus Polypogon
  • Hissaricus Polypogon
  • Hissaricus Polypogon


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Description

Polypogon hissaricus (also called Hissar Beardgrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to the Mediterranean region and Middle East. It has narrow, flat leaves and grows in moist, sunny areas such as meadows, roadsides, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Polypogon hissaricus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polypogon hissaricus has small, yellow flowers with a single pistil and a single stamen. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polypogon hissaricus is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in both acidic and alkaline soils. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late summer. It is important to keep the soil evenly moist during the growing season. Deadheading spent flowers will help to promote additional blooms.

Where to Find Polypogon hissaricus

Polypogon hissaricus is native to South America and can be found in wet grasslands and marshes.

Polypogon hissaricus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polypogon hissaricus?

Polypogon hissaricus

What is the common name of Polypogon hissaricus?

Hissar Rabbitfoot Grass

What is the family of Polypogon hissaricus?

Poaceae

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

Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
Roman Rozhevits (1882-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roshev.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418686-1: 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].