Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
1544166

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gut.Peralta & Montesinos

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 442: 233 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025087

Common Names

  • Trichoneura peruviana
  • Peruvian Trichoneura
  • Trichoneura

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Description

Trichoneura peruviana (also called Peruvian Trichoneura, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trichoneura peruviana is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. It is also used to make wreaths and other decorations.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Trichoneura peruviana is white or pinkish in color, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with white or pinkish flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichoneura peruviana is an epiphytic bromeliad native to the rainforests of Peru. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as orchid bark. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Trichoneura peruviana

Trichoneura peruviana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Trichoneura peruviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichoneura peruviana?

Trichoneura peruviana

What type of plant is Trichoneura peruviana?

Trichoneura peruviana is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.

Where is Trichoneura peruviana found?

Trichoneura peruviana is found in Peru.

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:77210184-1: 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].