Achnatherum nakaii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nakaii
ID:
841977
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Honda) Tateoka
Source:
wcs
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 30: 208 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841312
Common Names
- Achnatherum nakaii
- Nakai's Achnatherum
- Nakai Achnatherum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Achnatherum nakaii (also called Nakai's needlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the mountains of Central Asia. It has a tufted growth habit and can reach up to 1.5 m in height. Its leaves are long and narrow with a white midrib. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is commonly found in alpine meadows and steppes.
Uses & Benefits
Achnatherum nakaii is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Achnatherum nakaii has a small, creamy-white flower head. Seed: The seed of Achnatherum nakaii is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings: Achnatherum nakaii seedlings are small, with narrow, bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Achnatherum nakaii is a perennial grass that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in the spring. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps in the spring.
Where to Find Achnatherum nakaii
Achnatherum nakaii can be found in Japan.
Achnatherum nakaii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achnatherum nakaii?
Achnatherum nakaii
What type of plant is Achnatherum nakaii?
Grass
Where is Achnatherum nakaii found?
Asia
Species in the Achnatherum genus
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,
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
Masaji Honda (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Honda' in the authors string.
Tsuguo Tateoka (1931-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tateoka' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77217130-1: 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].