Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachystachyum
ID:
904691

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Renvoize

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 40: 798 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904026

Common Names

  • Tribolium
  • Brachystachyum
  • Tribolium Brachystachyum

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Description

Tribolium brachystachyum (also called Tribolium, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It has a single stem, with alternate, ovate-lanceolate leaves that are dark green in color. It is found in open grasslands and savannas, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tribolium brachystachyum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tribolium brachystachyum 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 brachystachyum can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Tribolium brachystachyum

Tribolium brachystachyum is native to the United States and can be found in the eastern and central parts of the country.

Tribolium brachystachyum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tribolium brachystachyum?

Tribolium brachystachyum

What is the common name of Tribolium brachystachyum?

Brachystachyum Rush

What is the natural habitat of Tribolium brachystachyum?

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Stephen Andrew Renvoize (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renvoize' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:915566-1: 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].