Peyritschia howellii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
howellii
ID:
909053
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hitchc.) Finot & P.M.Peterson
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Sida 22: 897 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908388
Common Names
- Peyritschia Howellii
- Howellii Peyritschia
- Howellii Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Peyritschia howellii (also called Howell's Peyritschia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the United States. It has a tufted growth habit and is characterized by its blue-green leaves and small inflorescences. It is found in prairies and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Peyritschia howellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, as well as for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Peyritschia howellii has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Peyritschia howellii is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or summer. Cultivation requires a moist, well-drained, acidic soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Peyritschia howellii
Peyritschia howellii can be found in the coastal regions of California and Oregon.
Species in the Peyritschia genus
Peyritschia conferta, Peyritschia deyeuxioides, Peyritschia humilis, Peyritschia koelerioides, Peyritschia pringlei, Peyritschia howellii, Peyritschia pinetorum, Peyritschia tolucensis, Peyritschia tonduzii, Peyritschia valida, Peyritschia viridis, Peyritschia virletii, Peyritschia angusta, Peyritschia bealii, Peyritschia coahuilensis, Peyritschia curviseta, Peyritschia divaricata, Peyritschia durangensis, Peyritschia erectifolia, Peyritschia eriantha, Peyritschia filifolia, Peyritschia foliosa, Peyritschia graphephoroides, Peyritschia irazuensis, Peyritschia killipii, Peyritschia marthagonzaleziae, Peyritschia orizabae, Peyritschia palmeri, Peyritschia planifolia, Peyritschia spellenbergii, Peyritschia vulcanica,
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
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' in the authors string.
Victor L. Finot (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Finot' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60445241-2: 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].