Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
891544

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rendle) C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 12: 53 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890879

Common Names

  • Piptophyllum welwitschii
  • Welwitsch's Piptophyllum
  • Welwitsch's Feather Grass

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Description

Piptophyllum welwitschii (also called Welwitsch's grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Central and South America. It is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides, and is tolerant of dry conditions.

Uses & Benefits

Piptophyllum welwitschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with dry, sandy soil. It has a low maintenance requirement and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piptophyllum welwitschii is a small, white flower with four petals. The seed is small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and green with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Piptophyllum welwitschii can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found it best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Piptophyllum welwitschii

Piptophyllum welwitschii can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other areas with standing water in Africa.

Piptophyllum welwitschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptophyllum welwitschii?

Piptophyllum welwitschii

What is the common name of Piptophyllum welwitschii?

Welwitsch's Feathergrass

Where is Piptophyllum welwitschii native to?

Mexico and Central America

Species in the Piptophyllum genus

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

Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416199-1: 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].