Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triandra
ID:
904255

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forssk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. : 178 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903590

Common Names

  • Themeda triandra
  • Triandra Grass
  • Triandra Fescue

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Description

Themeda triandra (also called Triandra, among many other common names) is an evergreen grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 1m tall. It is found in open grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Themeda triandra is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping, and as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Themeda triandra is a small, yellow spikelet that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, brown grain. The seedlings are slender and have a tuft of long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Themeda triandra is a perennial grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a warm-season grass that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Themeda triandra

Themeda triandra is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Themeda triandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Themeda triandra?

Themeda triandra

What is the common name of Themeda triandra?

Kangaroo Grass

What is the growth habit of Themeda triandra?

It is a tufted perennial grass with erect culms.

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

Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424213-1: 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].