Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
alpestre
ID:
891336

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Grig.) Roshev.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 14: 120 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890671

Common Names

  • Piptatherum alpestre
  • Alpestre Piptatherum
  • Alpine Piptatherum

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Description

Piptatherum alpestre (also called Alpine Millet, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, and is found in moist habitats. It is an evergreen, clumping grass with leaves that are lanceolate and up to 10 cm long. The stems are up to 30 cm tall and have small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Piptatherum alpestre 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

The flower of Piptatherum alpestre is a small, white spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptatherum alpestre is a fast-growing, clumping bamboo that can reach heights of up to 25 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes. This can be done in early spring or late winter when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Piptatherum alpestre

Piptatherum alpestre can be found in parts of India, including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.

Piptatherum alpestre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptatherum alpestre?

Piptatherum alpestre

What is the growth habit of Piptatherum alpestre?

Piptatherum alpestre is an annual grass with a tufted growth habit.

What is the distribution of Piptatherum alpestre?

Piptatherum alpestre is native to the Mediterranean region.

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

Juri Sergeevich Grigorjev (1905-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grig.' in the authors string.
Roman Rozhevits (1882-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roshev.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416067-1: 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].