Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
producta
ID:
1335849

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pilg.) K.M.Wong & S.Dransf.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Sandakania 22: 8 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348303

Common Names

  • Widjajachloa producta
  • W. producta
  • Producta

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Description

Widjajachloa producta (also called 'Producta' or 'Producta Grass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the western United States and Canada. It has a tufted growth habit and a straight stem with smooth, green leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woods, along streams, and in floodplains.

Uses & Benefits

Widjajachloa producta has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Widjajachloa producta has yellow flowers with a white center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Widjajachloa producta is a perennial grass that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Widjajachloa producta

Widjajachloa producta is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Widjajachloa producta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Widjajachloa producta?

Widjajachloa producta

What is the common name of Widjajachloa producta?

Productive Widjajachloa

What is the natural habitat of Widjajachloa producta?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and open woodlands

Species in the Widjajachloa 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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
Khoon Meng Wong (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Wong' in the authors string.
Soejatmi Dransfield (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Dransf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77161253-1: 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].