Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
alpicola
ID:
897092

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vickery) Connor & Edgar

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 17: 331 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896427

Common Names

  • Rytidosperma Alpicola
  • Alpine Rytidosperma
  • Alpicola Rytidosperma

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Description

Rytidosperma alpicola (also called alpine Rytidosperma, among many other common names) is a grass species native to India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is found in moist and wet habitats, such as wet fields, swamps, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Rytidosperma alpicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rytidosperma alpicola has small, white flowers, with a seed head containing small, dark brown, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rytidosperma alpicola can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced 30-45 cm apart.

Where to Find Rytidosperma alpicola

Rytidosperma alpicola is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.

Rytidosperma alpicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rytidosperma alpicola?

Rytidosperma alpicola

What is the common name of Rytidosperma alpicola?

Alpine wallaby grass

What type of plant is Rytidosperma alpicola?

Grass

Species in the Rytidosperma genus

Rytidosperma acerosum, Rytidosperma alpicola, Rytidosperma auriculatum, Rytidosperma australe, Rytidosperma biannulare, Rytidosperma bonthainicum, Rytidosperma buchananii, Rytidosperma caespitosum, Rytidosperma carphoides, Rytidosperma clavatum, Rytidosperma clelandii, Rytidosperma corinum, Rytidosperma craigii, Rytidosperma dendeniwae, Rytidosperma dimidiatum, Rytidosperma duttonianum, Rytidosperma erianthum, Rytidosperma exiguum, Rytidosperma fortunae-hibernae, Rytidosperma geniculatum, Rytidosperma gracile, Rytidosperma horrens, Rytidosperma indutum, Rytidosperma irianense, Rytidosperma javanicum, Rytidosperma laeve, Rytidosperma lechleri, Rytidosperma longifolium, Rytidosperma maculatum, Rytidosperma mamberamense, Rytidosperma merum, Rytidosperma monticola, Rytidosperma montis-wilhelmii, Rytidosperma nardifolium, Rytidosperma nigricans, Rytidosperma nitens, Rytidosperma nivicola, Rytidosperma nudiflorum, Rytidosperma nudum, Rytidosperma occidentale, Rytidosperma oreoboloides, Rytidosperma oreophilum, Rytidosperma paschale, Rytidosperma pauciflorum, Rytidosperma penicillatum, Rytidosperma petrosum, Rytidosperma pictum, Rytidosperma pilosum, Rytidosperma pulchrum, Rytidosperma pumilum,

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

Joyce Winifred Vickery (1908-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vickery' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Edgar (1929-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edgar' in the authors string.
Henry Eamonn Connor (1922-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Connor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:419791-1: 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].