Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
alpina
ID:
895788

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Schmidt) Sipliv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Spisok Rast. Gerb. Fl. S.S.S.R. Bot. Inst. Vsesojuzn. Akad. Nauk 18: 60 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895123

Common Names

  • Ptilagrostis alpina
  • Alpina Bamboo
  • Japanese Dwarf Bamboo

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Description

Ptilagrostis alpina (also called Alpine Ptilagrostis, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to temperate regions of the world. It grows in moist, sunny areas, usually in grassland or woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ptilagrostis alpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ptilagrostis alpina has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered together in a panicle. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptilagrostis alpina is a perennial grass native to the Alps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Ptilagrostis alpina

Ptilagrostis alpina can be found in China.

Ptilagrostis alpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptilagrostis alpina?

Ptilagrostis alpina

What is the common name of Ptilagrostis alpina?

Alpine False Bamboo

What type of plant is Ptilagrostis alpina?

Grass

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

Vladimir N. Siplivinsky (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sipliv.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Schmidt (1832-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Schmidt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418940-1: 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].