Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schult.) P.M.Peterson
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Taxon 64: 460 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330205
Description
Tetrapogon roxburghiana (also called Roxburgh's 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 roxburghiana 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 roxburghiana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetrapogon roxburghiana 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 roxburghiana
Tetrapogon roxburghiana is native to the Mediterranean region, but can also be found in parts of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Tetrapogon roxburghiana FAQ
What type of plant is Tetrapogon roxburghiana?
Tetrapogon roxburghiana is a type of grass.
Where does Tetrapogon roxburghiana grow?
Tetrapogon roxburghiana is native to India.
What are the care requirements for Tetrapogon roxburghiana?
Tetrapogon roxburghiana 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:60469011-2: 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].