Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steud.) Fernald
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 30: 27 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853648
Common Names
- Beckmannia syzigachne
- Slender Oatgrass
- Slender Meadow-Foxtail
Uses & Benefits
Beckmannia syzigachne is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for making furniture, paper, and other products. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Beckmannia syzigachne is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed of Beckmannia syzigachne is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings of Beckmannia syzigachne are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Beckmannia syzigachne is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Beckmannia syzigachne
Beckmannia syzigachne can be found in the temperate regions of Asia.
Beckmannia syzigachne FAQ
What is the scientific name of Beckmannia syzigachne?
Beckmannia syzigachne
What is the common name of Beckmannia syzigachne?
Crested Wheatgrass
What is the natural habitat of Beckmannia syzigachne?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
Species in the Beckmannia 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:30332-2: 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].