Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
myrianthum
ID:
887843

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bertol.) Chrtek

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Preslia 38: 201 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887178

Common Names

  • Parvotrisetum myrianthum
  • Many-Flowered Parvotrisetum
  • Many-Flowered Parvotrisetum Tree

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Description

Parvotrisetum myrianthum (also called Parvotrisetum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has a tufted growth habit and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Parvotrisetum myrianthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parvotrisetum myrianthum has small white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parvotrisetum myrianthum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers and will tolerate light frosts. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Parvotrisetum myrianthum

Parvotrisetum myrianthum can be found in the tropical forests of South America.

Parvotrisetum myrianthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parvotrisetum myrianthum?

Parvotrisetum myrianthum

What is the common name of Parvotrisetum myrianthum?

Parvotrisetum

What type of plant is Parvotrisetum myrianthum?

Herb

Species in the Parvotrisetum 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

Antonio Bertoloni (1775-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bertol.' in the authors string.
Jindřich Chrtek (1930-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chrtek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:413756-1: 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].