Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
contracta
ID:
1334412

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
PLoS ONE 12(1): e0166603 (3) (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346866

Common Names

  • Ptilagrostis contracta
  • Contracta Ptilagrostis
  • Ptilagrostis Contracta

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Description

Ptilagrostis contracta (also called 'Contracted Ptilagrostis', among many other common names) is a species of grass found in South America. It has thin, green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, grassy meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ptilagrostis contracta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It is also used as a source of food, fuel, and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ptilagrostis contracta has small, yellow flowers with six tepals. Its seeds are small and brown. Seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptilagrostis contracta is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-prepared seedbed. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ptilagrostis contracta

Ptilagrostis contracta can be found in the Contracta Mountains of Ethiopia.

Ptilagrostis contracta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptilagrostis contracta?

Ptilagrostis contracta

What is the natural habitat of Ptilagrostis contracta?

Ptilagrostis contracta is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

What are the common names of Ptilagrostis contracta?

Common names for Ptilagrostis contracta include tropical rainforest grass, yellow-flowered grass, and yellow-leaved 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

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:77158315-1: 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].