Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hackelii
ID:
905128

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Arechav.) Parodi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Revista Argent. Agron. 4: 247 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904463

Common Names

  • Hackelii Beaksedge
  • Hackelii Tridens
  • Tridens hackelii

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Description

Tridens hackelii (also called Hackel's Tridens, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It typically grows in areas with moist soils and is found in grasslands, savannas, and wet woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tridens hackelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tridens hackelii is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a long, slender awn. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are short, slender, and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tridens hackelii is a perennial grass that grows in clumps. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Tridens hackelii

Tridens hackelii can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Tridens hackelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tridens hackelii?

Tridens hackelii

What type of plant is Tridens hackelii?

Grass

What is the natural habitat of Tridens hackelii?

Dry, open woods and prairies

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

José Arechavaleta (1838-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arechav.' in the authors string.
Lorenzo Raimundo Parodi (1895-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parodi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:257773-2: 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].