Triodia cremnophila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.L.Barrett & M.D.Barrett
Source:
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Telopea 13: 62 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048077
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Triodia cremnophila (also called Cliff Triodia, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows in clumps of grass-like leaves. It can reach heights of up to 1 meter and has a rhizomatous root system. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist meadows, marshes, and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Triodia cremnophila is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a ground cover. It is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating skin infections and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Triodia cremnophila has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and have a rough surface. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a short, white root.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Triodia cremnophila is a perennial grass that is native to arid regions. It can be propagated by seed or vegetative means. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Vegetative propagation can be done by division or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Triodia cremnophila
Triodia cremnophila is native to Australia.
Triodia cremnophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triodia cremnophila?
Triodia cremnophila
What is the common name of Triodia cremnophila?
Unknown
Where is Triodia cremnophila found?
Australia
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77114648-1: 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].