Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Presl) P.M.Peterson
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Taxon 64: 460 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330202
Common Names
- Tetrapogon Chlorideus
- Chlorideus Tetrapogon
- Tetrapogon Veins
Description
Tetrapogon chlorideus (also called Chloride Tetrapogon, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to India and is found in dry and moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tetrapogon chlorideus is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and is also used as a turf grass in lawns.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetrapogon chlorideus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetrapogon chlorideus is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Tetrapogon chlorideus
Tetrapogon chlorideus is native to the Mediterranean region, but can also be found in parts of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Tetrapogon chlorideus FAQ
What type of plant is Tetrapogon chlorideus?
Tetrapogon chlorideus is a type of grass.
Where does Tetrapogon chlorideus grow?
Tetrapogon chlorideus is native to India.
What are the care requirements for Tetrapogon chlorideus?
Tetrapogon chlorideus prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Species in the Tetrapogon genus
Tetrapogon bidentatus,
Tetrapogon cenchriformis,
Tetrapogon ferrugineus,
Tetrapogon tenellus,
Tetrapogon villosus,
Tetrapogon brandegeei,
Tetrapogon chlorideus,
Tetrapogon fasciculatus,
Tetrapogon pleiostachyus,
Tetrapogon roxburghiana,
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:60469008-2: 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].