Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
piptostachyus
ID:
850606

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Pilg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. Paul. Univ. São Paulo 13: 1250 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849941

Common Names

  • Arthropogon Piptostachyus
  • Piptostachyus Grass
  • Grass

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Description

Arthropogon piptostachyus (also called Bristly Arthropogon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open areas, such as savannas, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Arthropogon piptostachyus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover in dry areas and is known for its drought tolerance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arthropogon piptostachyus has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arthropogon piptostachyus can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers well-drained, sandy soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is a low-maintenance plant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Arthropogon piptostachyus

Arthropogon piptostachyus can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Arthropogon piptostachyus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arthropogon piptostachyus?

Arthropogon piptostachyus

What is the family of Arthropogon piptostachyus?

Poaceae

What is the native range of Arthropogon piptostachyus?

India

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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20871-2: 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].