Status:
valid
Authors:
Schult.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Mant. 2: 205 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903944
Common Names
- Tragus Berteronianus
- Berteronianus Tragus
- Berteronianus's Tragus
Description
Tragus berteronianus (also called Bertero's Burrgrass, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Poaceae. It is a small annual grass, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry grasslands, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tragus berteronianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tragus berteronianus 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tragus berteronianus is a perennial grass 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 Tragus berteronianus
Tragus berteronianus can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Tragus berteronianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tragus berteronianus?
Tragus berteronianus
What is the common name of Tragus berteronianus?
Bertero's Hedgehoggrass
What type of plant is Tragus berteronianus?
A perennial grass
Where is Tragus berteronianus found?
It is found in South America
Species in the Tragus 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:256481-2: 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].