Piptochaetium brevicalyx - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevicalyx
ID:
891464
Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.Fourn.) Ricker ex Hitchc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 17: 286 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890799
Common Names
- Brevicalyx Piptochaetium
- Brevicalyx Hair-Grass
- Brevicalyx Piptochaetium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Piptochaetium brevicalyx (also called Short-Calyx Bamboo Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central Asia and the Himalayas. It has narrow, linear leaves and grows in dense tufts. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Piptochaetium brevicalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piptochaetium brevicalyx is a small, white, spike-like inflorescence. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Piptochaetium brevicalyx is a perennial grass that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Piptochaetium brevicalyx
Piptochaetium brevicalyx can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other areas with standing water in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Piptochaetium brevicalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptochaetium brevicalyx?
Piptochaetium brevicalyx
What is the family of Piptochaetium brevicalyx?
Poaceae
What is the habitat of Piptochaetium brevicalyx?
Grasslands and disturbed areas
Species in the Piptochaetium genus
Piptochaetium alpinum, Piptochaetium angolense, Piptochaetium angustifolium, Piptochaetium avenaceum, Piptochaetium avenacioides, Piptochaetium bicolor, Piptochaetium brachyspermum, Piptochaetium brevicalyx, Piptochaetium burkartianum, Piptochaetium cabrerae, Piptochaetium calvescens, Piptochaetium confusum, Piptochaetium cucullatum, Piptochaetium featherstonei, Piptochaetium fimbriatum, Piptochaetium hackelii, Piptochaetium hirtum, Piptochaetium indutum, Piptochaetium jubatum, Piptochaetium lasianthum, Piptochaetium leiopodum, Piptochaetium medium, Piptochaetium montevidense, Piptochaetium napostaense, Piptochaetium palustre, Piptochaetium panicoides, Piptochaetium pringlei, Piptochaetium ruprechtianum, Piptochaetium sagasteguii, Piptochaetium seleri, Piptochaetium stipoides, Piptochaetium tovarii, Piptochaetium uruguense, Piptochaetium virescens, Piptochaetium florissantii, Piptochaetium fuscum,
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
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
Percy Leroy Ricker (1878-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ricker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:199794-2: 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].