Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
marungensis
ID:
905037

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiov.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , n.s., 26: 67 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904372

Common Names

  • Trichopteryx marungensis
  • Marungensis Trichopteryx
  • Marungu Trichopteryx

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Description

Trichopteryx marungensis (also called Marungu Trichopteryx, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant, reaching up to 10 cm tall, with long, slender, pointed leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is commonly found in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Trichopteryx marungensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a source of food and medicine for local communities.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trichopteryx marungensis is a yellow-orange color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichopteryx marungensis is a perennial grass that is native to South Africa. It is a low-growing grass that forms dense tufts and has a creeping growth habit. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a sunny position.

Where to Find Trichopteryx marungensis

Trichopteryx marungensis is native to tropical Africa, including in Cameroon, Congo, and Gabon.

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

Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424706-1: 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].