Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 343 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770190
Common Names
- Pointed Arrowgrass
- Mucronate Arrowgrass
- Sharp Arrowgrass
Description
Triglochin mucronata (also called mucronate arrowgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia. It grows in moist meadows, streambanks, and wet grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Triglochin mucronata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Triglochin mucronata has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black, and triangular in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Triglochin mucronata is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in autumn or spring. The divisions should be taken in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Triglochin mucronata
Triglochin mucronata is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows and marshes.
Triglochin mucronata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triglochin mucronata?
Triglochin mucronata
What is the common name of Triglochin mucronata?
Mucronate arrowgrass
What is the distribution of Triglochin mucronata?
Triglochin mucronata is found in the Atlantic Ocean
Species in the Triglochin genus
Triglochin stowardii,
Triglochin turrifera,
Triglochin gaspensis,
Triglochin compacta,
Triglochin protuberans,
Triglochin hexagona,
Triglochin milnei,
Triglochin barrelieri,
Triglochin bulbosa,
Triglochin calcitrapa,
Triglochin centrocarpa,
Triglochin elongata,
Triglochin laxiflora,
Triglochin maritima,
Triglochin mexicana,
Triglochin minutissima,
Triglochin mucronata,
Triglochin muelleri,
Triglochin nana,
Triglochin palustris,
Triglochin striata,
Triglochin trichophora,
Triglochin isingiana,
Triglochin longicarpa,
Triglochin buchenaui,
Triglochin scilloides,
Species in the Juncaginaceae family
Cycnogeton huegelii,
Cycnogeton lineare,
Cycnogeton procerum,
Cycnogeton rheophilum,
Cycnogeton multifructum,
Cycnogeton alcockiae,
Cycnogeton dubium,
Cycnogeton microtuberosum,
Tetroncium magellanicum,
Triglochin stowardii,
Triglochin turrifera,
Triglochin gaspensis,
Triglochin compacta,
Triglochin protuberans,
Triglochin hexagona,
Triglochin milnei,
Triglochin barrelieri,
Triglochin bulbosa,
Triglochin calcitrapa,
Triglochin centrocarpa,
Triglochin elongata,
Triglochin laxiflora,
Triglochin maritima,
Triglochin mexicana,
Triglochin minutissima,
Triglochin mucronata,
Triglochin muelleri,
Triglochin nana,
Triglochin palustris,
Triglochin striata,
Triglochin trichophora,
Triglochin isingiana,
Triglochin longicarpa,
Triglochin buchenaui,
Triglochin scilloides,