Triodia lanata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Black
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. South Australia 40: 57 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904607
Common Names
- Triodia lanata
- Porcupine Grass
- Spinifex
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Triodia lanata (also called Woolly Spinifex, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 1m in height. The leaves are grey-green and the flowers are yellow-green. It is found in sandy soils and is tolerant of drought and fire.
Uses & Benefits
Triodia lanata has been used for a variety of purposes, including as a source of food, medicine, and building materials. It is also used as a fuel, and its leaves can be used to make baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Triodia lanata has small yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and wiry.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Triodia lanata is a perennial grass native to Australia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Triodia lanata is a low-maintenance plant that requires little care.
Where to Find Triodia lanata
Triodia lanata can be found in Australia.
Triodia lanata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triodia lanata?
Triodia lanata
What is the common name of Triodia lanata?
Spinifex
Where does Triodia lanata grow?
It is native to 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
John McConnell Black (1855-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Black' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424855-1: 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].