Piptochaetium ruprechtianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ruprechtianum
ID:
891519
Status:
valid
Authors:
É.Desv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 6: 274 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890854
Common Names
- Ruprechtianum Feather Grass
- Piptochaetium ruprechtianum
- Ruprechtianum Piptochaetium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Piptochaetium ruprechtianum (also called Ruprecht's 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 ruprechtianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piptochaetium ruprechtianum 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Piptochaetium ruprechtianum is a perennial grass native to the Southwestern United States and Mexico. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is tolerant of drought and heat. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be planted in the spring. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant can be divided to create new plants.
Where to Find Piptochaetium ruprechtianum
Piptochaetium ruprechtianum is found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Piptochaetium ruprechtianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptochaetium ruprechtianum?
Piptochaetium ruprechtianum
What is the common name of Piptochaetium ruprechtianum?
Ruprecht's Feathergrass
Where is Piptochaetium ruprechtianum native to?
Mexico and Central America
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
Étienne-Émile Desvaux (1830-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'É.Desv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:199833-2: 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].