Status:
valid
Authors:
Tzvelev
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Rast. Tsentral. Azii 4: 173 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878325
Common Names
- Littledalea przevalskyi
- Przevalskyi Littledalea
- Przevalskyi Littledale
Description
Littledalea przevalskyi (also called Przevalsky's Littledalea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Asia. It grows up to 0.5 m tall with leaves up to 5 cm long and 0.5 cm wide. It prefers moist soils and is found in grasslands, meadows, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Littledalea przevalskyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Littledalea przevalskyi is small and yellow with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Littledalea przevalskyi can be propagated through division or seed. It should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny location. It is drought tolerant and should be watered regularly during the growing season. It should be pruned back in the fall to encourage new growth in the spring.
Where to Find Littledalea przevalskyi
Littledalea przevalskyi can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, including the Himalayas, the Tian Shan, and the Altai Mountains.
Littledalea przevalskyi FAQ
What are the common names of Littledalea przevalskyi?
Common names of Littledalea przevalskyi include Przevalsky's littledalea and Przevalsky's littledalea.
What is the natural habitat of Littledalea przevalskyi?
Littledalea przevalskyi is native to India and is found in dry grasslands and open forests.
What is the flowering period of Littledalea przevalskyi?
Littledalea przevalskyi flowers from April to June.
Species in the Littledalea 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:407391-1: 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].