Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
erecta
ID:
904411

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hitchc.) Church

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 36: 163 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903746

Common Names

  • Torreyochloa erecta
  • Erecta Torreyochloa
  • Torreyochloa Erecta

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Description

Torreyochloa erecta (also called Erecta, 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

Torreyochloa erecta is used as an ornamental plant and for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Torreyochloa erecta are yellow and bell-shaped, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Torreyochloa erecta is a small, evergreen grass that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. Divisions should be taken in summer and planted in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Torreyochloa erecta

Torreyochloa erecta is native to the western United States.

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

Willis Linn Jepson (1867-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jeps.' in the authors string.
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
George Lyle Church (b.1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Church' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:255174-2: 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].