Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pumila
ID:
896144

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Macoun ex Vasey) Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 21: 129 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895479

Common Names

  • Puccinellia pumila
  • Dwarf Alkaligrass
  • Dwarf Saltgrass

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Description

Puccinellia pumila (also called Dwarf alkaligrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Northern America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in wet, alkaline soils and is often found in salt marshes, seashores, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Puccinellia pumila is used as a soil stabilizer, erosion control, and forage for livestock. It is also used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Puccinellia pumila has small, yellow flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Puccinellia pumila is a perennial grass that is native to the steppes of Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be spaced about 12 inches apart.

Where to Find Puccinellia pumila

Puccinellia pumila is found in Europe and Asia.

Puccinellia pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Puccinellia pumila?

Puccinellia pumila

What is the habitat of Puccinellia pumila?

Puccinellia pumila is found in dry, sandy, and rocky habitats.

What is the distribution of Puccinellia pumila?

Puccinellia pumila is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:214424-2: 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].