Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ornithocephala
ID:
1326794

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) P.M.Peterson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Taxon 63: 284 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339248

Common Names

  • Perotis ornithocephala
  • Ornithocephala Perotis
  • Bird-headed Perotis

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Description

Perotis ornithocephala (also called 'Bird's-head Perotis', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Poaceae family. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It is a grass that grows in tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Perotis ornithocephala is used as a source of timber, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of gum.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Perotis ornithocephala is a small, white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perotis ornithocephala is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Perotis ornithocephala

Perotis ornithocephala can be found in the Middle East, including Yemen, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.

Perotis ornithocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perotis ornithocephala?

Perotis ornithocephala

What type of plant is Perotis ornithocephala?

Perotis ornithocephala is a shrub.

Where is Perotis ornithocephala native to?

Perotis ornithocephala is native to South America.

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77138753-1: 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].