Status:
valid
Authors:
(Trin.) Jacq.-Fél.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
J. Agric. Trop. Bot. Appl. 7: 408 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864569
Common Names
- Dilophotriche tristachyoides
- Tristachys-Like Dilophotriche
- Tristachys Dilophotriche
Description
Dilophotriche tristachyoides (also called tristachyoides dilophotriche, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dilophotriche tristachyoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dilophotriche tristachyoides is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedling is a small, slender plant with narrow, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dilophotriche tristachyoides can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Division can be done in early spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a sunny location.
Where to Find Dilophotriche tristachyoides
Dilophotriche tristachyoides is native to India and can be found in dry, open areas and grasslands.
Dilophotriche tristachyoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dilophotriche tristachyoides?
Dilophotriche tristachyoides
What is the common name of Dilophotriche tristachyoides?
Tristachyoides Dilophotriche
What type of plant is Dilophotriche tristachyoides?
It is a perennial herb
Species in the Dilophotriche genus
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:399263-1: 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].