Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muricata
ID:
904600

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Pers. ex Trin.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg, Sér. 6, Sci. Math., Seconde Pt. Sci. Nat. 3(2): 189 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903935

Common Names

  • Trachys Muricata
  • Muricata Trachys
  • Muricata's Trachys

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Description

Trachys muricata (also called Bristly Dropseed, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Americas. It has long, narrow leaves that are green to purple in color, and its seed heads are a reddish-brown color. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is commonly found in prairies, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Trachys muricata is used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for furniture, construction, and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trachys muricata is small, yellow-green in color and has three petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trachys muricata is a perennial shrub that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Trachys muricata

Trachys muricata is native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It can be found in moist forests and along streams.

Trachys muricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trachys muricata?

Trachys muricata

What is the common name of Trachys muricata?

Murex Beardgrass

What type of plant is Trachys muricata?

A perennial grass

Where is Trachys muricata found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60447141-2: 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].