Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hochst. ex A.Rich.) P.M.Peterson & N.Snow
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 109: 1328 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329277
Common Names
- Trigonochloa Uniflora
- One-flowered Trigonochloa
- Single-flowered Trigonochloa
Description
Trigonochloa uniflora (also called One-flowered Trigonochloa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with narrow leaves and small yellow-green flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonochloa uniflora is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trigonochloa uniflora has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters of 3-5. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves that are narrowly lanceolate in shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trigonochloa uniflora can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Trigonochloa uniflora
Trigonochloa uniflora can be found in the cloud forests of Guatemala and Honduras.
Trigonochloa uniflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trigonochloa uniflora?
Trigonochloa uniflora
What is the common name of Trigonochloa uniflora?
One-flowered trigonochloa
What type of plant is Trigonochloa uniflora?
Grass
Species in the Trigonochloa 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
Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60458643-2: 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].