Status:
valid
Authors:
Roseng. & Izag.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Bol. Fac. Agron. Univ. Montevideo 90: 3 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890809
Common Names
- Hooded Piptochaetium
- Piptochaetium
- Piptochaetium Cucullatum
Description
Piptochaetium cucullatum (also called Hooded 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 cucullatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piptochaetium cucullatum is a small, white to pale purple spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are slender with a single leaf blade.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piptochaetium cucullatum 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 cucullatum
Piptochaetium cucullatum can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other areas with standing water in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Piptochaetium cucullatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptochaetium cucullatum?
Piptochaetium cucullatum
What is the family of Piptochaetium cucullatum?
Poaceae
What is the habitat of Piptochaetium cucullatum?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:199802-2: 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].