Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
brandisii
ID:
841924

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez) Z.L.Wu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 34: 154 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841259

Common Names

  • Achnatherum brandisii
  • Brandis' wildrye
  • Brandis' wild rye

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Description

Achnatherum brandisii (also called Indian Rice Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India, Nepal, and Pakistan. It grows in dry grasslands, open forests, and meadows, and is often found in disturbed areas. It has thin, erect stems and narrow leaves that are up to 10 cm long. Its inflorescence is a narrow panicle, with spikelets that are up to 4 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Achnatherum brandisii is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Achnatherum brandisii has small yellow flowers, with the seeds being small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achnatherum brandisii can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to water it deeply and infrequently. Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Achnatherum brandisii

Achnatherum brandisii can be found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States and Canada.

Achnatherum brandisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achnatherum brandisii?

Achnatherum brandisii

What is the common name of Achnatherum brandisii?

Brandisii

What is the native habitat of Achnatherum brandisii?

Grasslands in North America

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

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
Zhen Lan Wu (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.L.Wu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:989033-1: 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].