Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
baluchistanicum
ID:
891344

Status:
valid

Authors:
Freitag

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33: 389 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890679

Common Names

  • Piptatherum baluchistanicum
  • Baluchistanicum Piptatherum
  • Baluchistan Piptatherum

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Description

Piptatherum baluchistanicum (also called Baluchistan 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 baluchistanicum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piptatherum baluchistanicum 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 baluchistanicum is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 3 feet. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in early spring or by seed in fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in fall and allowed to stratify over winter.

Where to Find Piptatherum baluchistanicum

Piptatherum baluchistanicum is found in the Baluchistan region of Pakistan and Iran.

Piptatherum baluchistanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptatherum baluchistanicum?

Piptatherum baluchistanicum

What is the growth habit of Piptatherum baluchistanicum?

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

What is the distribution of Piptatherum baluchistanicum?

Piptatherum baluchistanicum 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

Helmut E. Freitag (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Freitag' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416072-1: 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].