Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
obtusiflorum
ID:
1318691

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Banfi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Sci. 5(2): 60 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331145



Common Names

  • Obtusiflorum Thinopyrum
  • Obtusiflor Thinopyrum
  • Obtusiflor Thinopyrum Grass


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Description

Thinopyrum obtusiflorum (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 obtusiflorum is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thinopyrum obtusiflorum has small, yellow flowers, which are borne in clusters of up to five. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thinopyrum obtusiflorum can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Thinopyrum obtusiflorum

Thinopyrum obtusiflorum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, mainly in the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.

Thinopyrum obtusiflorum FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Thinopyrum obtusiflorum?

Thinopyrum obtusiflorum prefers temperatures between 70-85°F (21-29°C)

What is the ideal light for Thinopyrum obtusiflorum?

Thinopyrum obtusiflorum prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity for Thinopyrum obtusiflorum?

Thinopyrum obtusiflorum prefers a humidity level of 50-70%

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Enrico Augusto Banfi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banfi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60477491-2: 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].