Thelepogon elegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
904163
Status:
valid
Authors:
Roth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15[bis]. 2: 788 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903498
Common Names
- Elegans Grass
- Thelepogon Grass
- Tropical Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thelepogon elegans (also called Elegant Thelepogon, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It grows in a variety of habitats, from grasslands to woodlands, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.
Uses & Benefits
Thelepogon elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thelepogon elegans has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thelepogon elegans is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 1.2m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be planted in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Thelepogon elegans
Thelepogon elegans can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Asia, Africa, and South America.
Thelepogon elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thelepogon elegans?
Thelepogon elegans
What type of plant is Thelepogon elegans?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Where is Thelepogon elegans found?
It is found in Mexico.
Species in the Thelepogon 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
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424158-1: 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].