Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amplexum
ID:
904686

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

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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.

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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 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

Stephen Andrew Renvoize (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renvoize' in the authors string.
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].