Tarigidia aequiglumis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gooss.) Stent
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1932: 151 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903372
Common Names
- Tarigidia aequiglumis
- Equal-awned Bristle-grass
- Equal-awned Bristlegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tarigidia aequiglumis (also called equal-glume grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to tropical Africa. 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
Tarigidia aequiglumis 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 Tarigidia aequiglumis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tarigidia aequiglumis 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 Tarigidia aequiglumis
Tarigidia aequiglumis is native to Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia. It can be found in dry and rocky habitats.
Tarigidia aequiglumis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tarigidia aequiglumis?
Tarigidia aequiglumis
What is the common name of Tarigidia aequiglumis?
Equal-glumed Tarigidia
Where does Tarigidia aequiglumis grow?
Tarigidia aequiglumis is found in the western United States, from California to Montana.
Species in the Tarigidia 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
Sydney Margaret Stent (1875-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stent' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424082-1: 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].