Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
yadongensis
ID:
895816

Status:
valid

Authors:
Keng f. & J.S.Tang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
J. S. W. Agric. Univ. 4: 44 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895151

Common Names

  • Ptilagrostis yadongensis
  • Yadong's Feathergrass
  • Yadong Feathergrass

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Description

Ptilagrostis yadongensis (also called Yadong bentgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to East Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ptilagrostis yadongensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptilagrostis yadongensis is a perennial grass native to Tibet. 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 yadongensis

Ptilagrostis yadongensis is native to the Himalayan region of Asia.

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

Jing Shan Tang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Tang' in the authors string.
Geng Bojie (b.1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77176928-1: 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].