Tribolium curvum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) Verboom & H.P.Linder
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 97: 355 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922594
Common Names
- Tribolium curvum
- Curvum Tribolium
- Curvum Tribolium Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tribolium curvum (also called Curved Tribolium, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that is native to tropical Africa. It has narrow, linear leaves and grows in dense tufts. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Tribolium curvum is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak in exposed areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tribolium curvum are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Tribolium curvum is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 20°C. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The plant can be divided into several smaller clumps and planted in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Tribolium curvum
Tribolium curvum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
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
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.
G. Anthony Verboom: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verboom' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77111695-1: 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].