Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
dichotoma
ID:
895793

Status:
valid

Authors:
Keng ex Tzvelev

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Rast. Tsentral. Azii 4: 43 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895128

Common Names

  • Ptilagrostis dichotoma
  • Dichotoma Bamboo
  • Japanese Dwarf Bamboo

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Description

Ptilagrostis dichotoma (also called Dichotomous 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 dichotoma 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 dichotoma 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 dichotoma is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. 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 dichotoma

Ptilagrostis dichotoma can be found in China.

Ptilagrostis dichotoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptilagrostis dichotoma?

Ptilagrostis dichotoma

What is the common name of Ptilagrostis dichotoma?

Dichotomous False Bamboo

What type of plant is Ptilagrostis dichotoma?

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

Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
Yi Li Keng (1898-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418943-1: 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].