Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
stolziana
ID:
905057

Status:
valid

Authors:
Henrard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 18: 242 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904392

Common Names

  • Trichopteryx stolziana
  • Stolziana Grass
  • Foxtail Grass

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Description

Trichopteryx stolziana (also called Stolz's 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 stolziana 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 stolziana is a small, yellowish-green, bell-shaped flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichopteryx stolziana can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 5-9.

Where to Find Trichopteryx stolziana

Trichopteryx stolziana can be found in the dry grasslands of the Sahara Desert.

Trichopteryx stolziana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichopteryx stolziana?

Trichopteryx stolziana

What is the common name of Trichopteryx stolziana?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Trichopteryx stolziana?

Tropical forests

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

Johannes Theodoor Henrard (1881-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henrard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424722-1: 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].