Phleum commutatum Gaudin

Scientific Name: Phleum commutatum Gaudin


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Poaceae / Gramineae / Phleum L./ Phleum commutatum Gaudin

<i>Phleum commutatum</i> Gaudin
General Information
Usda SymbolPHCO9
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsPHCO9

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Phleum commutatum Gaudin is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-43
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum90
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum5.0
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum16
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)10
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Shape and OrientationErect
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
BloatNone
C:N RatioLow
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth FormBunch
Growth RateSlow
Height, Mature (feet)1.4
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
LifespanModerate
Low Growing GrassYes
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous


Reproduction

Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Seed per Pound1044689
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seedling VigorMedium
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateNone
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialMedium
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalHigh
Palatable Browse AnimalHigh
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductYes
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Phleum commutatum</i> Gaudin

<i>Phleum commutatum</i> Gaudin

<i>Phleum commutatum</i> Gaudin

<i>Phleum commutatum</i> Gaudin

<i>Phleum commutatum</i> Gaudin

<i>Phleum commutatum</i> Gaudin

<i>Phleum commutatum</i> Gaudin

<i>Phleum commutatum</i> Gaudin

<i>Phleum commutatum</i> Gaudin

<i>Phleum commutatum</i> Gaudin

<i>Phleum commutatum</i> Gaudin

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