Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tzvelev) L.B.Cai
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 43: 65 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895144
Common Names
- Roshevitsiana Bamboo
- Ptilagrostis roshevitsiana
- Roshevitsiana Reed Bamboo
Description
Ptilagrostis roshevitsiana (also called Roshevits Ptilagrostis, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the steppes of Central Asia. It has a tufted growth habit and grows in dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ptilagrostis roshevitsiana is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and for erosion control on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ptilagrostis roshevitsiana is small, with a yellowish-green color. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ptilagrostis roshevitsiana 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 roshevitsiana
Ptilagrostis roshevitsiana is native to the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe.
Species in the Ptilagrostis genus
Ptilagrostis alpina,
Ptilagrostis concinna,
Ptilagrostis dichotoma,
Ptilagrostis junatovii,
Ptilagrostis luquensis,
Ptilagrostis malyschevii,
Ptilagrostis mongholica,
Ptilagrostis porteri,
Ptilagrostis roshevitsiana,
Ptilagrostis yadongensis,
Ptilagrostis arcuata,
Ptilagrostis contracta,
Ptilagrostis duthiei,
Ptilagrostis bhutanica,
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
Lian Bing Cai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Cai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77067062-1: 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].