Status:
valid
Authors:
B.S.Sun & Z.H.Hu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 2: 321 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000850842
Common Names
- Tricholepis Arundinella
- Tricholepis Grass
- Tricholepis Grassland Grass
Description
Arundinella tricholepis (also called Tricholepis Arundinella, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to South America. It is a tufted grass with short rhizomes and has an upright growth habit. It grows in moist areas such as wetlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It is also found in tropical and subtropical areas.
Uses & Benefits
Arundinella tricholepis is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arundinella tricholepis is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green, grass-like plants.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arundinella tricholepis is a perennial grass native to India. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is tolerant of poor soils. It can be grown in containers and can be used as a ground cover or in a border. It is not frost tolerant.
Where to Find Arundinella tricholepis
Arundinella tricholepis is native to India and can be found in dry grasslands and open forests.
Arundinella tricholepis FAQ
What is the common name of Arundinella tricholepis?
Tricholepis Grass
What is the scientific name of Tricholepis Grass?
Arundinella tricholepis
What is the family of Arundinella tricholepis?
Poaceae
Species in the Arundinella genus
Arundinella barbinodis,
Arundinella bengalensis,
Arundinella berteroniana,
Arundinella blephariphylla,
Arundinella cannanorica,
Arundinella ciliata,
Arundinella cochinchinensis,
Arundinella dagana,
Arundinella decempedalis,
Arundinella deppeana,
Arundinella filiformis,
Arundinella flavida,
Arundinella fluviatilis,
Arundinella furva,
Arundinella fuscata,
Arundinella grandiflora,
Arundinella grevillensis,
Arundinella hirta,
Arundinella hispida,
Arundinella holcoides,
Arundinella hookeri,
Arundinella intricata,
Arundinella khasiana,
Arundinella laxiflora,
Arundinella leptochloa,
Arundinella longispicata,
Arundinella mesophylla,
Arundinella metzii,
Arundinella montana,
Arundinella nepalensis,
Arundinella nervosa,
Arundinella nodosa,
Arundinella parviflora,
Arundinella pumila,
Arundinella purpurea,
Arundinella rupestris,
Arundinella setosa,
Arundinella spicata,
Arundinella thwaitesii,
Arundinella tricholepis,
Arundinella tuberculata,
Arundinella vaginata,
Arundinella villosa,
Arundinella yunnanensis,
Arundinella kokutensis,
Arundinella longiscata,
Arundinella kerrii,
Arundinella ravii,
Arundinella chassanica,
Arundinella pradeepiana,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:390750-1: 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].