Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
biflora
ID:
895860

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) Parodi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 2: 14 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895195

Common Names

  • Two-flowered alkaligrass
  • Two-flowered alkali grass
  • Two-flowered Puccinellia

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Description

Puccinellia biflora (also called two-flowered alkali grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a low-growing grass that grows in dry, salty, and alkaline soils, often in disturbed areas such as roadsides and salt flats.

Uses & Benefits

Puccinellia biflora is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of fiber, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Puccinellia biflora is small, with a yellowish-green color. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Puccinellia biflora is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates, and can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soils, and can tolerate some drought. It can be mowed or grazed, and is often used as a turfgrass or for erosion control.

Where to Find Puccinellia biflora

Puccinellia biflora is native to North America. It can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas.

Puccinellia biflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Puccinellia biflora?

Puccinellia biflora

What are the common names of Puccinellia biflora?

Alkali grass, alkali puccinellia, alkali wheatgrass

What is the habitat of Puccinellia biflora?

Salt flats, alkaline meadows, and saline soils

Species in the Puccinellia genus

Puccinellia beckii, Puccinellia beringensis, Puccinellia feekesiana, Puccinellia kattegatensis, Puccinellia krusemaniana, Puccinellia acroxantha, Puccinellia altaica, Puccinellia andersonii, Puccinellia angusta, Puccinellia angustata, Puccinellia arctica, Puccinellia argentinensis, Puccinellia arjinshanensis, Puccinellia biflora, Puccinellia bruggemannii, Puccinellia bulbosa, Puccinellia byrrangensis, Puccinellia chinampoensis, Puccinellia choresmica, Puccinellia ciliata, Puccinellia convoluta, Puccinellia coreensis, Puccinellia degeensis, Puccinellia diffusa, Puccinellia distans, Puccinellia dolicholepis, Puccinellia fasciculata, Puccinellia festuciformis, Puccinellia filifolia, Puccinellia florida, Puccinellia frigida, Puccinellia gigantea, Puccinellia glaucescens, Puccinellia gorodkovii, Puccinellia groenlandica, Puccinellia grossheimiana, Puccinellia hackeliana, Puccinellia hauptiana, Puccinellia himalaica, Puccinellia hispanica, Puccinellia howellii, Puccinellia iberica, Puccinellia intermedia, Puccinellia jeholensis, Puccinellia jenisseiensis, Puccinellia kamtschatica, Puccinellia kashmiriana, Puccinellia koeieana, Puccinellia kuenlunica, Puccinellia ladakhensis,

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Lorenzo Raimundo Parodi (1895-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parodi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:214359-2: 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].