Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
sagasteguii
ID:
891520

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sánchez Vega

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Arnaldoa 1: 17 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890855

Common Names

  • Sagasteguii Feather Grass
  • Piptochaetium sagasteguii
  • Sagasteguii Piptochaetium

Searching for Piptochaetium sagasteguii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Piptochaetium sagasteguii (also called Sagastegui'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 sagasteguii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piptochaetium sagasteguii 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.

Searching for Piptochaetium sagasteguii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Piptochaetium sagasteguii 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 sagasteguii

Piptochaetium sagasteguii is found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Piptochaetium sagasteguii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptochaetium sagasteguii?

Piptochaetium sagasteguii

What is the common name of Piptochaetium sagasteguii?

Sagasteguii's Feathergrass

Where is Piptochaetium sagasteguii 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

Isidoro Sánchez Vega (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sánchez Vega' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:302066-2: 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].