Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
atropurpura
ID:
1099823

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Voss.) hort. & Vilm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Vilm. Ill. Blumengartn. 1: 1195 1895

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001099161

Common Names

  • Atropurple Threeawn
  • Tricholaena atropurpura
  • Atropurple Threeawn Grass

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Description

Tricholaena atropurpura (also called Purple Tricholaena, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Africa. It has narrow, linear leaves with a purple color and grows in clumps up to 1 m tall. It is found in dry and moist meadows, steppes, and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Tricholaena atropurpura is an ornamental grass that is used in landscaping and as a windbreak. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tricholaena atropurpura has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. Its seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tricholaena atropurpura is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing, tufted grass that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils and can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils.

Where to Find Tricholaena atropurpura

Tricholaena atropurpura can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-25558948: Based on the initial data import
Louis de Vilmorin (1816-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vilm.' in the authors string.