Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bol.) Romasch.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 126: 116 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034231
Common Names
- Ptilagrostiella kingii
- Kingii Ptilagrostiella
- Kingii's Ptilagrostiella
Description
Ptilagrostiella kingii (also called King's Ptilagrostiella, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Central and South Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as wet meadows, swamps, and along the edges of streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ptilagrostiella kingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ptilagrostiella kingii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ptilagrostiella kingii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings are established.
Where to Find Ptilagrostiella kingii
Ptilagrostiella kingii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Republic of Congo.
Ptilagrostiella kingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ptilagrostiella kingii?
Ptilagrostiella kingii
What is the family of Ptilagrostiella kingii?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Ptilagrostiella kingii?
King's Ptilagrostiella
Species in the Ptilagrostiella 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:77199105-1: 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].