Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eximia
ID:
570214

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 7: 286 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569546

Common Names

  • Tetraria eximia
  • Excellent Tussock Sedge
  • Excellent Cotton-Grass

Searching for Tetraria eximia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Tetraria eximia (also called Distinguished Tetraria, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Australia. It is a perennial grass growing up to 1 m tall. It has thin, green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tetraria eximia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to provide shelter and shade to other plants.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetraria eximia has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and oval-shaped.

Searching for Tetraria eximia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Tetraria eximia 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 eximia

Tetraria eximia is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.

Tetraria eximia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetraria eximia?

Tetraria eximia

What is the common name of Tetraria eximia?

Excellent Tetraria

What is the natural habitat of Tetraria eximia?

Dry grassland and open woodlands

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

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:315261-1: 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].