Kengyilia rigidula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Keng) S.L.Chen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 14: 140 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876689
Common Names
- Kengyilia rigidula
- Rigidula Kengyilia
- Kengyilia Rigidula
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kengyilia rigidula (also called Rigid 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 rigidula is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fuel wood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kengyilia rigidula 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kengyilia rigidula 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 rigidula
Kengyilia rigidula can be found in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China.
Kengyilia rigidula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kengyilia rigidula?
Kengyilia rigidula
What is the common name of Kengyilia rigidula?
Rigidulous Kengyilia
What is the natural habitat of Kengyilia rigidula?
Kengyilia rigidula is found in the mountains of central and western China
Species in the Kengyilia genus
Kengyilia alatavica, Kengyilia eremopyroides, Kengyilia geminata, Kengyilia gobicola, Kengyilia grandiglumis, Kengyilia guidenensis, Kengyilia habahenensis, Kengyilia hejingensis, Kengyilia hirsuta, Kengyilia kaschgarica, Kengyilia kokonorica, Kengyilia kryloviana, Kengyilia laxiflora, Kengyilia laxistachya, Kengyilia melanthera, Kengyilia mutica, Kengyilia pamirica, Kengyilia pendula, Kengyilia pulcherrima, Kengyilia rigidula, Kengyilia shawanensis, Kengyilia stenachyra, Kengyilia tahelacana, Kengyilia thoroldiana, Kengyilia zhaosuensis, Kengyilia zadoiensis, Kengyilia batalinii,
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References
Shou Liang Chen (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Chen' in the authors string.
Yi Li Keng (1898-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:978565-1: 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].