Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
huachanica
ID:
895501

Status:
valid

Authors:
Keng f. ex P.C.Kuo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tsinling. 1(1): 440 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894836

Common Names

  • Psathyrostachys huachanica
  • Huachanica Grass
  • Huachanica Reed

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Description

Psathyrostachys huachanica (also called Huachan Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the steppes of Central Asia. It has a tufted growth habit and grows in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psathyrostachys huachanica 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 huachanica 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 huachanica 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 huachanica

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

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

Yi Li Keng (1898-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418804-1: 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].