Trachys copeana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kabeer & V.J.Nair
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 62: 503 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908337
Common Names
- Trachys Copeana
- Copeana Trachys
- Copeana Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trachys copeana (also called Cope's Trachys, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is found in moist habitats, such as riverbanks, marshes, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Trachys copeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trachys copeana has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. The flowers are borne in clusters on the tips of the stems. The seeds are small, black, and round, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trachys copeana is a perennial grass that is native to North America. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drought and salt spray. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.
Where to Find Trachys copeana
Trachys copeana is native to the western Himalayas in India and Pakistan.
Trachys copeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trachys copeana?
Trachys copeana
What is the common name of Trachys copeana?
Cope's Trachys
Where is Trachys copeana found?
It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and China
Species in the Trachys 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
Velukutty Jayachandran Nair (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.J.Nair' in the authors string.
Kadher Althaf Ahamed Kabeer (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kabeer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77083409-1: 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].