Status:
valid
Authors:
(Th.Fr.) Tzvelev
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 8: 76 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841202
Common Names
- Pucciphippsia vacillans
- Vacillating Wildrye
- Vacillating Rye Grass
Description
Pucciphippsia vacillans (also called Vacillating Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to western North America. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has long, narrow, flat leaves. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, meadows, and sagebrush communities.
Uses & Benefits
Pucciphippsia vacillans is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pucciphippsia vacillans has small white flowers, with the seeds being small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pucciphippsia vacillans is a perennial grass native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done through division of the clumps in early spring. Seeds can also be collected and planted in the fall.
Where to Find Pucciphippsia vacillans
Pucciphippsia vacillans can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Utah.
Pucciphippsia vacillans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pucciphippsia vacillans?
Pucciphippsia vacillans
What is the common name of Pucciphippsia vacillans?
Vacillans
What is the native habitat of Pucciphippsia vacillans?
Grasslands in North America
Species in the Pucciphippsia genus
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:419203-1: 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].