Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
angustifolium
ID:
891338

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Regel) Munro ex Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 5: 508 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890673



Common Names

  • Piptatherum angustifolium
  • Angustifolium Piptatherum
  • Narrow-Leaved Piptatherum


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Description

Piptatherum angustifolium (also called Narrow-leaved Millet, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, and is found in moist habitats. It is an evergreen, clumping grass with leaves that are lanceolate and up to 10 cm long. The stems are up to 30 cm tall and have small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Piptatherum angustifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piptatherum angustifolium is a small, white spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptatherum angustifolium is a fast-growing, clumping bamboo that can reach heights of up to 25 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes. This can be done in early spring or late winter when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Piptatherum angustifolium

Piptatherum angustifolium can be found in parts of India, including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.

Piptatherum angustifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptatherum angustifolium?

Piptatherum angustifolium

What is the growth habit of Piptatherum angustifolium?

Piptatherum angustifolium is an annual grass with a tufted growth habit.

What is the distribution of Piptatherum angustifolium?

Piptatherum angustifolium is native to the Mediterranean region.

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

James Edward Tierney Aitchison (1836-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aitch.' in the authors string.
William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416068-1: 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].