Status:
valid
Authors:
(Loret) Banfi
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Sci. 5(2): 61 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331146
Common Names
- Duvalii Thinopyrum
- Duval Thinopyrum
- Duval Thinopyrum Grass
Description
Thinopyrum duvalii (also called 'Thinopyrum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is a grass, growing up to 1m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Thinopyrum duvalii is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thinopyrum duvalii has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thinopyrum duvalii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Thinopyrum duvalii
Thinopyrum duvalii can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, mainly in the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
Thinopyrum duvalii FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Thinopyrum duvalii?
Thinopyrum duvalii prefers temperatures between 70-85°F (21-29°C)
What is the ideal light for Thinopyrum duvalii?
Thinopyrum duvalii prefers bright, indirect light.
What is the ideal humidity for Thinopyrum duvalii?
Thinopyrum duvalii prefers a humidity level of 50-70%
Species in the Thinopyrum genus
Thinopyrum bessarabicum,
Thinopyrum curvifolium,
Thinopyrum distichum,
Thinopyrum elongatum,
Thinopyrum flaccidifolium,
Thinopyrum gentryi,
Thinopyrum intermedium,
Thinopyrum junceiforme,
Thinopyrum junceum,
Thinopyrum podperae,
Thinopyrum acutum,
Thinopyrum corsicum,
Thinopyrum obtusiflorum,
Thinopyrum duvalii,
Thinopyrum varnense,
Thinopyrum turcicum,
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:60477492-2: 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].