Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
cookei
ID:
905162

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf) Schenck ex Henrard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 67: 4 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904497

Common Names

  • Trilobachne cookei
  • Cookei Grass
  • Cooke's Grass

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Description

Trilobachne cookei (also called Cooke's trilobachne, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, open woodlands, and dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Trilobachne cookei 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trilobachne cookei 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

Trilobachne cookei 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 Trilobachne cookei

Trilobachne cookei is native to the mountains of western North America, where it can be found growing in rocky, alpine habitats.

Trilobachne cookei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trilobachne cookei?

Trilobachne cookei

What type of plant is Trilobachne cookei?

Grass

What is the natural habitat of Trilobachne cookei?

Dry, open woods and prairies

Species in the Trilobachne 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.
Johannes Theodoor Henrard (1881-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henrard' in the authors string.
Martin Schenck (1876-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Schenck' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424785-1: 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].