Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ritcheyi
ID:
895758

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Munro) H.B.Naithani

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 87: 440 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895093



Common Names

  • Ritcheyi Pseudoxytenanthera
  • Ritcheyi Bamboo
  • Ritcheyi Arrow Bamboo


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Description

Pseudoxytenanthera ritcheyi (also called Ritchey'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 ritcheyi is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudoxytenanthera ritcheyi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudoxytenanthera ritcheyi is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Once established, it requires little water and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Pseudoxytenanthera ritcheyi

Pseudoxytenanthera ritcheyi 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

H.B. Naithani (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.B.Naithani' 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:963110-1: 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].