Piptatherum sphacelatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sphacelatum
ID:
891440
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss. & Buhse) Boiss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 5: 508 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890775
Common Names
- Sphacelate Piptatherum
- Sphacelated Piptatherum
- Sphacelated Meadow-Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Piptatherum sphacelatum (also called Spotted grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Central Asia. It is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides, and is tolerant of dry conditions.
Uses & Benefits
Piptatherum sphacelatum is a grass-like plant that is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piptatherum sphacelatum is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a tuft of hairs at the base.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Piptatherum sphacelatum is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.
Where to Find Piptatherum sphacelatum
Piptatherum sphacelatum is found in the mountains of Central Asia, including Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
Species in the Piptatherum genus
Piptatherum aequiglume, Piptatherum alpestre, Piptatherum angustifolium, Piptatherum baluchistanicum, Piptatherum barbellatum, Piptatherum blancheanum, Piptatherum coerulescens, Piptatherum ferganense, Piptatherum flaccidum, Piptatherum gracile, Piptatherum grandispiculum, Piptatherum grigorjevii, Piptatherum hilariae, Piptatherum holciforme, Piptatherum latifolium, Piptatherum microcarpum, Piptatherum miliaceum, Piptatherum molinioides, Piptatherum munroi, Piptatherum pamiralaicum, Piptatherum platyanthum, Piptatherum purpurascens, Piptatherum rechingeri, Piptatherum roshevitsianum, Piptatherum sogdianum, Piptatherum soongoricum, Piptatherum sphacelatum, Piptatherum tibeticum, Piptatherum songaricum, Piptatherum laterale, Piptatherum denaense,
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416132-1: 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].