Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bourdillonii
ID:
895748

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gamble) H.B.Naithani

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 87: 440 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895083



Common Names

  • Bourdillonii Pseudoxytenanthera
  • Bourdillonii Bamboo
  • Bourdillonii Arrow Bamboo


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Description

Pseudoxytenanthera bourdillonii (also called Bourdillon's Oxytenanthera, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Asia, and is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands. It has a tufted growth habit, and its stems are usually erect, reaching heights of up to 1.5 m. Its leaves are linear, and its inflorescences are composed of spikelets.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudoxytenanthera bourdillonii is a species of grass native to China. It is used in landscaping, as an ornamental plant, and for its edible seeds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudoxytenanthera bourdillonii has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a panicle. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudoxytenanthera bourdillonii is a clump-forming, evergreen, perennial grass. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pseudoxytenanthera bourdillonii

Pseudoxytenanthera bourdillonii is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

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 Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
H.B. Naithani (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.B.Naithani' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:963109-1: 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].