Status:
valid
Authors:
N.R.Ivanov ex Tzvelev
Source:
wcs
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 17: 65 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895348
Common Names
- Puccinellia ladyginii
- Ladygin's Barleygrass
- Ladygin's Puccinellia
Description
Rhombolytrum quinquenervium (also called Five-nerved Rhombolytrum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It is characterized by its long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is commonly found in moist, shady areas, such as tropical forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Puccinellia ladyginii is used as a source of fodder for livestock, and its seeds are used as a food source for birds and small mammals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Puccinellia ladyginii is small and inconspicuous, with three yellow petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, and the seedlings are small, with narrow, grass-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Puccinellia ladyginii is a perennial grass that is native to Russia and Mongolia. It is a low-growing grass that grows up to 30 cm in height and has a clumping habit. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in the spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Puccinellia ladyginii
Puccinellia ladyginii can be found in the Arctic and subarctic regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Puccinellia ladyginii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Puccinellia ladyginii?
Puccinellia ladyginii
What is the family of Puccinellia ladyginii?
Poaceae
What are the common names of Puccinellia ladyginii?
Ladygin's alkali grass
Species in the Puccinellia genus
Puccinellia beckii,
Puccinellia beringensis,
Puccinellia feekesiana,
Puccinellia kattegatensis,
Puccinellia krusemaniana,
Puccinellia acroxantha,
Puccinellia altaica,
Puccinellia andersonii,
Puccinellia angusta,
Puccinellia angustata,
Puccinellia arctica,
Puccinellia argentinensis,
Puccinellia arjinshanensis,
Puccinellia biflora,
Puccinellia bruggemannii,
Puccinellia bulbosa,
Puccinellia byrrangensis,
Puccinellia chinampoensis,
Puccinellia choresmica,
Puccinellia ciliata,
Puccinellia convoluta,
Puccinellia coreensis,
Puccinellia degeensis,
Puccinellia diffusa,
Puccinellia distans,
Puccinellia dolicholepis,
Puccinellia fasciculata,
Puccinellia festuciformis,
Puccinellia filifolia,
Puccinellia florida,
Puccinellia frigida,
Puccinellia gigantea,
Puccinellia glaucescens,
Puccinellia gorodkovii,
Puccinellia groenlandica,
Puccinellia grossheimiana,
Puccinellia hackeliana,
Puccinellia hauptiana,
Puccinellia himalaica,
Puccinellia hispanica,
Puccinellia howellii,
Puccinellia iberica,
Puccinellia intermedia,
Puccinellia jeholensis,
Puccinellia jenisseiensis,
Puccinellia kamtschatica,
Puccinellia kashmiriana,
Puccinellia koeieana,
Puccinellia kuenlunica,
Puccinellia ladakhensis,
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:419079-1: 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].