Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) Wills & J.J.Bruhl
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 19: 327 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908341
Common Names
- Walwhalleya Proluta
- Proluta Walwhalleya
- Proluta Grass
Description
Walwhalleya proluta (also called Prolute Walwhalleya, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is found in moist habitats, such as riverbanks, marshes, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Walwhalleya proluta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Walwhalleya proluta has small, white flowers with yellow or orange centers. The flowers are borne in clusters on the tips of the stems. The seeds are small, black, and round, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Walwhalleya proluta is a perennial grass that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drought and salt spray. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.
Where to Find Walwhalleya proluta
Walwhalleya proluta is native to the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.
Walwhalleya proluta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Walwhalleya proluta?
Walwhalleya proluta
What is the common name of Walwhalleya proluta?
Prolute Walwhalleya
Where is Walwhalleya proluta found?
It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and China
Species in the Walwhalleya genus
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:77075934-1: 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].