Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulcherrima
ID:
877353

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Grossh.) C.Yen, J.L.Yang & B.R.Baum

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Novon 8: 100 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876688

Common Names

  • Kengyilia pulcherrima
  • Pulcherrima Kengyilia
  • Kengyilia Pulcherrima

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Description

Kengyilia pulcherrima (also called Beautiful Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a small, tufted, perennial grass native to the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau. It has narrow, linear leaves and grows in alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Kengyilia pulcherrima is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fuel wood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kengyilia pulcherrima has small, yellow flowers, with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kengyilia pulcherrima is a perennial grass that is native to China. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It is best propagated in spring or early summer and can be divided in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Kengyilia pulcherrima

Kengyilia pulcherrima can be found in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China.

Kengyilia pulcherrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kengyilia pulcherrima?

Kengyilia pulcherrima

What is the common name of Kengyilia pulcherrima?

Pulcherrimous Kengyilia

What is the natural habitat of Kengyilia pulcherrima?

Kengyilia pulcherrima is found in the mountains of central and western China

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

Aleksandr Grossheim (1888-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grossh.' in the authors string.
Bernard René Baum (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.R.Baum' in the authors string.
Jun Liang Yang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Yang' in the authors string.
Chi Yen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Yen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1001434-1: 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].