Status:
valid
Authors:
Levyns
Source:
wcs
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 13: 93 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569803
Common Names
- Tetraria pillansii
- Pillans' Tetraria
- Tetraria of Pillans
Description
Tetraria pillansii (also called Pillans' tussock-grass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. It grows in wetland areas, such as swamps, marshes, and bogs.
Uses & Benefits
Tetraria pillansii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetraria pillansii is a white to yellow colour, with four petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetraria pillansii is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a clump-forming grass with narrow, arching leaves. It produces small, yellow-green flowers in summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Tetraria pillansii
Tetraria pillansii can be found in Japan and Korea.
Tetraria pillansii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetraria pillansii?
Tetraria pillansii
What is the common name of Tetraria pillansii?
Pillans' tetraria
What type of plant is Tetraria pillansii?
Clubmoss
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315296-1: 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].