Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bhutanica
ID:
1554602

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Noltie) M.Nobis

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 128: 109 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034232

Common Names

  • Ptilagrostis bhutanica
  • Bhutanica Ptilagrostis
  • Bhutanica's Ptilagrostis

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Description

Ptilagrostis bhutanica (also called Bhutan Ptilagrostis, 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

Ptilagrostis bhutanica 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

Ptilagrostis bhutanica 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptilagrostis bhutanica 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 Ptilagrostis bhutanica

Ptilagrostis bhutanica is native to tropical Asia and can be found in India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Ptilagrostis bhutanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptilagrostis bhutanica?

Ptilagrostis bhutanica

What is the family of Ptilagrostis bhutanica?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Ptilagrostis bhutanica?

Bhutan Ptilagrostis

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:77211695-1: 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].