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
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.
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
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].