Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
fasciculatus
ID:
1317749

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hitchc. & Chase) P.M.Peterson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Taxon 64: 460 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330203


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Description

Tetrapogon fasciculatus (also called Fasciculate 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 fasciculatus is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and is also used as a turf grass in lawns.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetrapogon fasciculatus is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed leaf with a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrapogon fasciculatus 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 fasciculatus

Tetrapogon fasciculatus is native to the Mediterranean region, but can also be found in parts of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Tetrapogon fasciculatus FAQ

What type of plant is Tetrapogon fasciculatus?

Tetrapogon fasciculatus is a type of grass.

Where does Tetrapogon fasciculatus grow?

Tetrapogon fasciculatus is native to India.

What are the care requirements for Tetrapogon fasciculatus?

Tetrapogon fasciculatus prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
Mary Agnes Chase (1869-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chase' in the authors string.
Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60469009-2: 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].