Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
pittieri
ID:
499203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rowlee ex Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 15: 5 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498535



Common Names

  • Pleiostachya pittieri
  • Pittieri Pleiostachya
  • Pittieri Sesbania


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Synonyms

  • Ischnosiphon pittieri (Rowlee ex Standl.) Woodson [unknown]

Description

Pleiostachya pittieri (also called Pittier's Pleiostachya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grass family. It is native to Central America and South America, where it is found in wet montane forests. It is a perennial grass with thin, arching leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pleiostachya pittieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleiostachya pittieri has white flowers with five petals and a long, curved stamen. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves and a short taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleiostachya pittieri can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Pleiostachya pittieri

Pleiostachya pittieri is native to the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea. It is a rare species and can be found in the rainforest, growing in the understory.

Pleiostachya pittieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleiostachya pittieri?

Pleiostachya pittieri

What is the common name of Pleiostachya pittieri?

Pittier's pleiostachya

What is the natural habitat of Pleiostachya pittieri?

It is found in moist meadows and grassy slopes in the Himalayas

Species in the Marantaceae family

Afrocalathea rhizantha, Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-259133: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Willard Winfield Rowlee (1861-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rowlee' in the authors string.