Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
repens
ID:
904034

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cope

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 48: 403 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903369

Common Names

  • Taeniorhachis repens
  • Creeping Bristle-grass
  • Creeping Bristlegrass

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Description

Taeniorhachis repens (also called creeping tussock grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a tufted grass that grows up to 30 cm tall and has narrow, flat leaves. It grows in open woods, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taeniorhachis repens is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic, antispasmodic, and antirheumatic. It is also used as a natural insecticide and as a soil conditioner.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taeniorhachis repens is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with awns that are 2-3 mm long. The seed is a small caryopsis, with a thin seed coat. The seedlings are slender, with a single, upright culm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taeniorhachis repens can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Taeniorhachis repens

Taeniorhachis repens is native to Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia. It can be found in dry and rocky habitats.

Taeniorhachis repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taeniorhachis repens?

Taeniorhachis repens

What is the common name of Taeniorhachis repens?

Creeping Bristle Grass

Where does Taeniorhachis repens grow?

Taeniorhachis repens is found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Species in the Taeniorhachis 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

Thomas Arthur Cope (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cope' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:972609-1: 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].