Status:
valid
Authors:
(Jord. & Verl.) P.M.Peterson, Romasch., Soreng & Sylvester
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 167: 76 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020944
Description
Alpagrostis schleicheri (also called Schleicher's Alpagrostis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Alpagrostis schleicheri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make baskets and mats. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alpagrostis schleicheri has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alpagrostis schleicheri is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be grown in full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Alpagrostis schleicheri
Alpagrostis schleicheri can be found in the alpine meadows of the Alps.
Alpagrostis schleicheri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alpagrostis schleicheri?
Alpagrostis schleicheri
What is the natural habitat of Alpagrostis schleicheri?
It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
What are the uses of Alpagrostis schleicheri?
It is used for fodder and erosion control.
Species in the Alpagrostis genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77212600-1: 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].