Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
arcuata
ID:
1333919

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.S.Zhang & W.L.Chen

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 269: 232 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346373

Common Names

  • Ptilagrostis arcuata
  • Arched Ptilagrostis
  • Arched Orchid

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Description

Ptilagrostis arcuata (also called Bent Wire Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Australia. It has a tufted habit and can reach up to 1 m in height. The leaves are narrow and have a curved shape. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ptilagrostis arcuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for animals and birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ptilagrostis arcuata has a white flower with a yellow spadix and a white spathe. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptilagrostis arcuata can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not soggy. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The root ball should be carefully divided into sections and each section replanted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Ptilagrostis arcuata

Ptilagrostis arcuata can be found in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

Ptilagrostis arcuata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptilagrostis arcuata?

Ptilagrostis arcuata

What type of plant is Ptilagrostis arcuata?

Ptilagrostis arcuata is a species of flowering plant in the Poaceae family.

Where is Ptilagrostis arcuata native to?

Ptilagrostis arcuata is native to Ecuador.

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

Zong Shi Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.S.Zhang' in the authors string.
Wen Li Chen (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.L.Chen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77157281-1: 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].