Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabi & Dogan
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Austral. J. Crop Sci. 5: 1505 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332768
Common Names
- Psathyrostachys narmanica
- Narmanica Psathyrostachys
- Narmanica Psathyrostachys
Description
Psathyrostachys narmanica (also called Narman Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with a yellowish-green flower. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Psathyrostachys narmanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psathyrostachys narmanica is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psathyrostachys narmanica is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Psathyrostachys narmanica
Psathyrostachys narmanica can be found in the steppes of Central Asia.
Psathyrostachys narmanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psathyrostachys narmanica?
Psathyrostachys narmanica
What type of plant is Psathyrostachys narmanica?
Grass
Where is Psathyrostachys narmanica found?
Turkey
Species in the Psathyrostachys genus
Psathyrostachys caduca,
Psathyrostachys dagestanica,
Psathyrostachys fragilis,
Psathyrostachys huachanica,
Psathyrostachys juncea,
Psathyrostachys kronenburgii,
Psathyrostachys lanuginosus,
Psathyrostachys rupestris,
Psathyrostachys stoloniformis,
Psathyrostachys narmanica,
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
Evren Cabi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77118680-1: 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].