Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
alpina
ID:
1539261

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Scop.) P.M.Peterson, Romasch., Soreng & Sylvester

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 167: 72 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020942





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Description

Alpagrostis alpina (also called Alpine Alpagrostis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alpagrostis alpina is a popular choice for landscaping and gardens due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also known to be a natural air purifier, as it helps to reduce levels of pollutants in the air.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alpagrostis alpina var. alpina

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alpagrostis alpina has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alpagrostis alpina is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be grown in full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Alpagrostis alpina

Alpagrostis alpina can be found in the alpine meadows of Europe and Asia.

Alpagrostis alpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alpagrostis alpina?

Alpagrostis alpina

What is the natural habitat of Alpagrostis alpina?

It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

What are the uses of Alpagrostis alpina?

It is used for fodder and erosion control.

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:77212593-1: 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].