Tridens muticus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nash
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S. [Small]. 143. 1903 [22 Jul 1903]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904466
Common Names
- Mutica Beaksedge
- Mutica Tridens
- Tridens muticus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tridens muticus (also called Mute 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 muticus 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 muticus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tridens muticus 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 muticus
Tridens muticus can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.
Tridens muticus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tridens muticus?
Tridens muticus
What type of plant is Tridens muticus?
Grass
What is the natural habitat of Tridens muticus?
Dry, open woods and prairies
Species in the Tridens genus
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 kew-447229: Based on the initial data import
George Valentine Nash (1864-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nash' in the authors string.