Triodia cremmophila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.L.Barrett & M.D.Barrett
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Telopea 13(1-2): 62 (-65; fig.1-3). 2011 [16 Feb 2011]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922623
Common Names
- Triodia cremmophila
- Cremmophila Triodia
- Cremmophila Triodia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Triodia cremmophila (also called Porcupine grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia. It grows in a tufted habit and has long, narrow leaves. It is found in dry, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought and frost.
Uses & Benefits
Triodia cremmophila is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak in exposed areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Triodia cremmophila has small, white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and green with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Triodia cremmophila can be propagated from seed or division. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep in a warm, humid environment. When propagating from division, divide the plant in the spring or early summer and replant the divisions in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the divisions in a warm, humid environment until they have established.
Where to Find Triodia cremmophila
Triodia cremmophila is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.
Species in the Triodia genus
Triodia acutispicula, Triodia aeria, Triodia angusta, Triodia aristiglumis, Triodia aurita, Triodia basedowii, Triodia biflora, Triodia bitextura, Triodia brizoides, Triodia bromoides, Triodia bunglensis, Triodia burbidgeana, Triodia bynoei, Triodia claytonii, Triodia compacta, Triodia concinna, Triodia contorta, Triodia cunninghamii, Triodia danthonioides, Triodia desertorum, Triodia dielsii, Triodia epactia, Triodia fissura, Triodia fitzgeraldii, Triodia helmsii, Triodia hubbardii, Triodia inaequiloba, Triodia integra, Triodia intermedia, Triodia inutilis, Triodia irritans, Triodia lanata, Triodia lanigera, Triodia latzii, Triodia longiceps, Triodia longiloba, Triodia longipalea, Triodia marginata, Triodia melvillei, Triodia microstachya, Triodia mitchellii, Triodia molesta, Triodia pascoeana, Triodia plectrachnoides, Triodia plurinervata, Triodia procera, Triodia prona, Triodia pungens, Triodia racemigera, Triodia radonensis,
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-468241: Based on the initial data import
Matthew David Barrett (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.D.Barrett' in the authors string.
Russell Lindsay Barrett (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Barrett' in the authors string.