Status:
valid
Authors:
Renvoize
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 40: 797 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904021
Common Names
- Tribolium amplexum
- Amplexum Tribolium
- Tribolium Amplexum
Description
Tribolium amplexum (also called Amplexicaul Tribolium, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to North America. 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
Tribolium amplexum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tribolium amplexum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tribolium amplexum can be propagated by seed or division. Plant the seeds in moist soil and keep them well-watered until they germinate. Divide the clumps of the plant in spring or autumn. Plant the divisions in moist soil and keep them well-watered until they become established.
Where to Find Tribolium amplexum
Tribolium amplexum is native to the United States and can be found in the eastern and central parts of the country.
Tribolium amplexum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tribolium amplexum?
Tribolium amplexum
What is the common name of Tribolium amplexum?
Amplexum Rush
What is the natural habitat of Tribolium amplexum?
Meadows, marshes, and wet pastures
Species in the Tribolium genus
Tribolium acutiflorum,
Tribolium alternans,
Tribolium amplexum,
Tribolium brachystachyum,
Tribolium ciliare,
Tribolium echinatum,
Tribolium hispidum,
Tribolium obliterum,
Tribolium obtusifolium,
Tribolium pusillum,
Tribolium uniolae,
Tribolium utriculosum,
Tribolium tenellum,
Tribolium purpureum,
Tribolium pleuropogon,
Tribolium curvum,
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:907202-1: 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].