Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ladakhensis
ID:
896012

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Hartmann) Dickoré

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Stapfia 39: 182 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895347



Common Names

  • Puccinellia ladakhensis
  • Ladakh Barleygrass
  • Ladakh Puccinellia


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Description

Rhombolytrum monandrum (also called Single-flowered Rhombolytrum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It is characterized by its long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is commonly found in moist, shady areas, such as tropical forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Puccinellia ladakhensis is used as a source of fodder for livestock, and its seeds are used as a food source for birds and small mammals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Puccinellia ladakhensis is small and inconspicuous, with three yellow petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, and the seedlings are small, with narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Puccinellia ladakhensis is a perennial grass that is native to India and Pakistan. It is a low-growing grass that grows up to 30 cm in height and has a clumping habit. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in the spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Puccinellia ladakhensis

Puccinellia ladakhensis can be found in the Himalayan region of Asia.

Puccinellia ladakhensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Puccinellia ladakhensis?

Puccinellia ladakhensis

What is the family of Puccinellia ladakhensis?

Poaceae

What are the common names of Puccinellia ladakhensis?

Ladakh alkali grass

Species in the Puccinellia genus

Puccinellia beckii, Puccinellia beringensis, Puccinellia feekesiana, Puccinellia kattegatensis, Puccinellia krusemaniana, Puccinellia acroxantha, Puccinellia altaica, Puccinellia andersonii, Puccinellia angusta, Puccinellia angustata, Puccinellia arctica, Puccinellia argentinensis, Puccinellia arjinshanensis, Puccinellia biflora, Puccinellia bruggemannii, Puccinellia bulbosa, Puccinellia byrrangensis, Puccinellia chinampoensis, Puccinellia choresmica, Puccinellia ciliata, Puccinellia convoluta, Puccinellia coreensis, Puccinellia degeensis, Puccinellia diffusa, Puccinellia distans, Puccinellia dolicholepis, Puccinellia fasciculata, Puccinellia festuciformis, Puccinellia filifolia, Puccinellia florida, Puccinellia frigida, Puccinellia gigantea, Puccinellia glaucescens, Puccinellia gorodkovii, Puccinellia groenlandica, Puccinellia grossheimiana, Puccinellia hackeliana, Puccinellia hauptiana, Puccinellia himalaica, Puccinellia hispanica, Puccinellia howellii, Puccinellia iberica, Puccinellia intermedia, Puccinellia jeholensis, Puccinellia jenisseiensis, Puccinellia kamtschatica, Puccinellia kashmiriana, Puccinellia koeieana, Puccinellia kuenlunica, Puccinellia ladakhensis,

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

Hans Hartmann: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Hartmann' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:984046-1: 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].