Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
walteri
ID:
1318548

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pilg.) Hardion

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2018-31: 1 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331002

Common Names

  • Pratochloa walteri
  • Walteri Pratochloa
  • Pratochloa Walteri

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Description

Pratochloa walteri (also called Walter's Pratochloa, among many other common names) is a grass native to the tropical regions of South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pratochloa walteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pratochloa walteri is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, three-sided seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pratochloa walteri can be propagated by seed or division of the rhizomes. Cultivation requires moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in humus-rich, well-drained soils in a sheltered position.

Where to Find Pratochloa walteri

Pratochloa walteri is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Pratochloa walteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pratochloa walteri?

Pratochloa walteri

What is the common name of Pratochloa walteri?

Walter's Pratochloa

Where is Pratochloa walteri found?

Pratochloa walteri is found in Mexico

Species in the Pratochloa 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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
Laurent Hardion: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hardion' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60476560-2: 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].