Ptilagrostis porteri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
porteri
ID:
895807
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rydb.) W.A.Weber
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Univ. Colorado Stud., Ser. Biol. 23: 2 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895142
Common Names
- Porter's Bamboo
- Ptilagrostis porteri
- Porter's Reed Bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ptilagrostis porteri (also called Porter's Ptilagrostis, 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
Ptilagrostis porteri is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and for erosion control on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ptilagrostis porteri is a small, yellowish-green inflorescence. The seed is a small, black, glossy nut. The seedlings are small, green, and have two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ptilagrostis porteri 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 porteri
Ptilagrostis porteri is native to the western United States and parts of Canada.
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
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
William Alfred Weber (1918-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.A.Weber' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:214253-2: 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].