Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
latifolium
ID:
891389

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roshev.) Nevski

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 4: 336 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890724

Common Names

  • Piptatherum Latifolium
  • Feathertop Grass
  • Feather Grass

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Description

Piptatherum latifolium (also called Broadleaf Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to the western United States and Canada. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry, rocky slopes to moist meadows and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piptatherum latifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piptatherum latifolium is a small, yellowish-green flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptatherum latifolium is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a well-prepared seedbed. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the clumps should be replanted immediately.

Where to Find Piptatherum latifolium

Piptatherum latifolium is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain.

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

Sergéi Nevski (1908-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nevski' 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:416098-1: 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].