Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comosa
ID:
570106

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) T.Koyama

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
J. Fac. Sci. Univ. Tokyo, Sect. 3, Bot. 8: 74 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569438

Common Names

  • Tetraria Comosa
  • Comosa Tetraria
  • Comosa

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Description

Tetraria comosa (also called 'Hairy Tetraria', among many other common names) is a tufted perennial grass that typically grows up to 1m in height. It has linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in heathland and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tetraria comosa is a popular garden plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is often used as a hedge or border plant, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements and bouquets. It is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetraria comosa is a small, inconspicuous greenish-brown spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetraria comosa is a hardy, low-maintenance grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize lightly during the growing season.

Where to Find Tetraria comosa

Tetraria comosa is native to Europe and can be found in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, and other parts of Europe.

Tetraria comosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetraria comosa?

Tetraria comosa

What is the common name of Tetraria comosa?

Hairy Tetraria

What is the natural habitat of Tetraria comosa?

Tetraria comosa is found in moist, shady areas in South Africa.

Species in the Tetraria genus

Tetraria arundinacea, Tetraria australiensis, Tetraria borneensis, Tetraria bromoides, Tetraria burmanni, Tetraria capillacea, Tetraria capillaris, Tetraria comosa, Tetraria compressa, Tetraria crinifolia, Tetraria eximia, Tetraria fasciata, Tetraria ferruginea, Tetraria fimbriolata, Tetraria flexuosa, Tetraria fourcadei, Tetraria involucrata, Tetraria macowaniana, Tetraria maculata, Tetraria microcarpa, Tetraria microstachys, Tetraria mlanjensis, Tetraria nigrovaginata, Tetraria octandra, Tetraria pillansii, Tetraria pleosticha, Tetraria pubescens, Tetraria pygmaea, Tetraria robusta, Tetraria scariosa, Tetraria secans, Tetraria spiralis, Tetraria stagnalis, Tetraria thermalis, Tetraria triangularis, Tetraria usambarensis, Tetraria ustulata, Tetraria vaginata, Tetraria cernua, Tetraria sylvestris, Tetraria setacea, Tetraria raynaliana, Tetraria pilisepala, Tetraria breviseta,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Tetsuo Michael Koyama (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Koyama' in the authors string.
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315249-1: 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].