Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hookeri
ID:
905157

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf) Bor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 9: 555 (1954 publ. 1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904492

Common Names

  • Trikeraia hookeri
  • Hookeri Grass
  • Hooker's Grass

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Description

Trikeraia hookeri (also called ‘Hooker’s Grass’, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. It is a perennial grass, growing up to 1 m in height. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trikeraia hookeri is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties. It is also used as a food source, as well as for its ornamental value.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trikeraia hookeri var. ramosa Bor
Trikeraia hookeri var. hookeri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trikeraia hookeri has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trikeraia hookeri is a perennial grass that 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 Trikeraia hookeri

Trikeraia hookeri can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Trikeraia hookeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trikeraia hookeri?

Trikeraia hookeri

What type of plant is Trikeraia hookeri?

Grass

What is the natural habitat of Trikeraia hookeri?

Dry, open woods and prairies

Species in the Trikeraia 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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424784-1: 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].