Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scabra
ID:
890193

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd. ex Trin.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Gram. Unifl. Sesquifl. : 172 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889528

Common Names

  • Scabrous Perotis
  • Perotis scabra
  • Scabrous Perotis Grass

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Description

Perotis scabra (also called Rough Perotis, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is found in grassland, savanna and shrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Perotis scabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellowish-green, in small clusters. Seed: small, black, elongated. Seedlings: short, thin, with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perotis scabra is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be mowed to keep it looking neat.

Where to Find Perotis scabra

Perotis scabra is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Perotis scabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perotis scabra?

Perotis scabra

What are the common names of Perotis scabra?

No common names are known for this species

Where is Perotis scabra found?

Perotis scabra is found in Southeast Asia

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:415515-1: 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].