Psathyrostachys caduca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caduca
ID:
895494
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) Melderis
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr. 14(4): 9 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894829
Common Names
- Psathyrostachys caduca
- Caduca Grass
- Caduca Reed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psathyrostachys caduca (also called Caducous wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to East Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Psathyrostachys caduca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psathyrostachys caduca is small, yellow-green and inconspicuous. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psathyrostachys caduca is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Psathyrostachys caduca
Psathyrostachys caduca is native to Mongolia and can be found in grasslands and rocky areas.
Psathyrostachys caduca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psathyrostachys caduca?
Psathyrostachys caduca
What type of plant is Psathyrostachys caduca?
It is a perennial grass
Where is Psathyrostachys caduca found?
It is found in Central Asia
Species in the Psathyrostachys 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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Aleksandre Melderis (1909-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melderis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418801-1: 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].