Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
malyschevii
ID:
895798

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tzvelev

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 11: 7 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895133

Common Names

  • Ptilagrostis malyschevii
  • Malyschevii Bamboo
  • Japanese Dwarf Bamboo

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Description

Ptilagrostis malyschevii (also called Malyschev's Ptilagrostis, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Asia, and is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands. It has a tufted growth habit, and its stems are usually erect, reaching heights of up to 1.5 m. Its leaves are linear, and its inflorescences are composed of spikelets.

Uses & Benefits

Ptilagrostis malyschevii is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and for erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ptilagrostis malyschevii 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 malyschevii is a perennial grass native to the Caucasus 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 malyschevii

Ptilagrostis malyschevii can be found in China.

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418945-1: 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].