Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ferganense
ID:
891358

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Litv.) Roshev.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 14: 115 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890693



Common Names

  • Piptatherum Ferganense
  • Feathertop Grass
  • Feather Grass


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Description

Piptatherum ferganense (also called Fergana piptatherum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Piptatherum ferganense is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piptatherum ferganense is a small, yellowish-green flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptatherum ferganense is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought, but will not tolerate wet soils. It is best to water it deeply and infrequently. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Piptatherum ferganense

Piptatherum ferganense is found in the mountains of Central Asia, including Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Piptatherum ferganense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptatherum ferganense?

Piptatherum ferganense

What is the growth habit of Piptatherum ferganense?

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

What is the distribution of Piptatherum ferganense?

Piptatherum ferganense 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

Dmitry Litvinov (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Litv.' in the authors string.
Roman Rozhevits (1882-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roshev.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416082-1: 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].