Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tranquillans
ID:
841794

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Koidz.) Demoly

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bambou Bull. Liais. A. E. B. 21: 14 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841129

Common Names

  • Phyllosasa tranquillans
  • Tranquillans Phyllosasa
  • Phyllosasa Tranquillans

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Description

Phyllosasa tranquillans (also called Tranquil Wildrye, Tranquil Wild Rye, and Tranquil Rye, among many other common names) is a species of wild rye native to the western coast of North America. It is a tufted perennial grass growing up to 1.5 m tall. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllosasa tranquillans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllosasa tranquillans is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings have two leaves and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllosasa tranquillans is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and salt spray. It is a low-maintenance grass that requires little to no fertilization or pruning.

Where to Find Phyllosasa tranquillans

Phyllosasa tranquillans can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and the Middle East.

Phyllosasa tranquillans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllosasa tranquillans?

Phyllosasa tranquillans

What type of plant is Phyllosasa tranquillans?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.

Where is Phyllosasa tranquillans found?

It is endemic to Peru.

Species in the Phyllosasa 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-387122: Based on the initial data import
Gen-ichi Koidzumi (1883-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koidz.' in the authors string.
Jean-Pierre Demoly (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Demoly' in the authors string.