Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
probatovae
ID:
1323145

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tzvelev

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 43: 40 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335599

Common Names

  • Probatovae Cleistogenes
  • Probatovae Cleistogenes Grass
  • Probatovae Cleistogenes Meadow Grass

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Description

Cleistogenes probatovae (also called Probatov's cleistogenes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has delicate, finely divided foliage and small, nodding yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is often found in woodland gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistogenes probatovae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleistogenes probatovae is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are short, with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistogenes probatovae is a fast-growing, evergreen grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is hardy to USDA zone 4.

Where to Find Cleistogenes probatovae

Cleistogenes probatovae is found in Kazakhstan.

Cleistogenes probatovae FAQ

What is the common name of Cleistogenes probatovae?

Probatova's Cleistogenes

What is the scientific name of Probatova's Cleistogenes?

Cleistogenes probatovae

What is the natural habitat of Cleistogenes probatovae?

It is found in dry meadows in Kazakhstan

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

Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77127699-1: 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].