Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
dagestanica
ID:
895496

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.N.Alex.) Nevski

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 2: 715 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894831

Common Names

  • Psathyrostachys dagestanica
  • Dagestanica Grass
  • Dagestanica Reed

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Description

Psathyrostachys dagestanica (also called Dagestan 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 dagestanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Psathyrostachys dagestanica sub. erzurumica Cabi & Dogan
Psathyrostachys dagestanica sub. dagestanica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psathyrostachys dagestanica 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Psathyrostachys dagestanica 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 dagestanica

Psathyrostachys dagestanica is native to Mongolia and can be found in grasslands and rocky areas.

Psathyrostachys dagestanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psathyrostachys dagestanica?

Psathyrostachys dagestanica

What type of plant is Psathyrostachys dagestanica?

It is a perennial grass

Where is Psathyrostachys dagestanica found?

It is found in Central Asia

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

Sergéi Nevski (1908-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nevski' in the authors string.
Fiódor Alekséyenko (1882-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.N.Alex.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418802-1: 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].