Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
duthiei
ID:
1554603

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) M.Nobis & P.D.Gudkova

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 128: 107 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034233

Common Names

  • Ptilagrostis duthiei
  • Duthiei Ptilagrostis
  • Duthiei's Ptilagrostis

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Description

Ptilagrostis duthiei (also called Duthie's Ptilagrostis, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as wet meadows, swamps, and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ptilagrostis duthiei 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 duthiei 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 duthiei 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 duthiei

Ptilagrostis duthiei is native to tropical Africa and can be found in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Republic of Congo.

Ptilagrostis duthiei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptilagrostis duthiei?

Ptilagrostis duthiei

What is the family of Ptilagrostis duthiei?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Ptilagrostis duthiei?

Duthie's 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:77200949-1: 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].