Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
andina
ID:
905165

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luces

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Venez. Ci. Nat. 15: 15 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904500

Common Names

  • Triniochloa andina
  • Andina Grass
  • Andean Grass

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Description

Triniochloa andina (also called Andean triniochloa, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to the high mountains of South America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including alpine grasslands, open woodlands, and dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Triniochloa andina 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

Triniochloa andina 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

Triniochloa andina is an annual grass that grows in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Triniochloa andina

Triniochloa andina is native to the mountains of South America, where it can be found growing in rocky, alpine habitats.

Triniochloa andina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triniochloa andina?

Triniochloa andina

What type of plant is Triniochloa andina?

Grass

What is the natural habitat of Triniochloa andina?

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

Zoraida Luces de Febres (1922-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luces' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:258438-2: 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].