Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Bor & C.E.Hubb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 12: 427 (1957 publ. 1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894886
Common Names
- Pseudodanthonia himalaica
- Himalaica Grass
- Himalaica Reed
Description
Pseudodanthonia himalaica (also called Himalaica False Oat-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Himalayas. It has thin, flat leaves and grows in dry, sunny areas such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudodanthonia himalaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudodanthonia himalaica is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudodanthonia himalaica can be propagated by seed or vegetative cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a rooting medium. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into a pot or garden bed.
Where to Find Pseudodanthonia himalaica
Pseudodanthonia himalaica is native to the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.
Pseudodanthonia himalaica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudodanthonia himalaica?
Pseudodanthonia himalaica
What is the common name of Pseudodanthonia himalaica?
Himalayan false danthonia
Where is Pseudodanthonia himalaica found?
Pseudodanthonia himalaica is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Species in the Pseudodanthonia 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418839-1: 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].