Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Roshev.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 2: 75 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895124
Common Names
- Ptilagrostis concinna
- Concinna Bamboo
- Japanese Dwarf Bamboo
Description
Ptilagrostis concinna (also called Concinna Ptilagrostis, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to temperate regions of the world. It grows in moist, sunny areas, usually in grassland or woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ptilagrostis concinna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ptilagrostis concinna has small, yellowish-green 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ptilagrostis concinna is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Ptilagrostis concinna
Ptilagrostis concinna can be found in China.
Ptilagrostis concinna FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ptilagrostis concinna?
Ptilagrostis concinna
What is the common name of Ptilagrostis concinna?
Concinnous False Bamboo
What type of plant is Ptilagrostis concinna?
Grass
Species in the Ptilagrostis genus
Ptilagrostis alpina,
Ptilagrostis concinna,
Ptilagrostis dichotoma,
Ptilagrostis junatovii,
Ptilagrostis luquensis,
Ptilagrostis malyschevii,
Ptilagrostis mongholica,
Ptilagrostis porteri,
Ptilagrostis roshevitsiana,
Ptilagrostis yadongensis,
Ptilagrostis arcuata,
Ptilagrostis contracta,
Ptilagrostis duthiei,
Ptilagrostis bhutanica,
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:418941-1: 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].