Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wiseana
ID:
905357

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Gardner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia 27: 166 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904692

Common Names

  • Wiseana Spinifex
  • Wiseana Triangle Grass
  • Wiseana Triodia

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Description

Triodia wiseana (also called Porcupine Grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the genus Triodia. It is a perennial grass with a tufted habit and has a grey-green colour. It is native to Australia and is found in arid and semi-arid regions, growing in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Triodia wiseana is used in the production of paper, as it is a fast-growing grass that can be harvested for its fibres. It is also used as a source of fuel and in the construction of shelters.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Triodia wiseana has small, yellow flowers with a single pistil and six stamens. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are short and slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triodia wiseana is a perennial grass native to Australia. It is a hardy species that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and conditions. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position. Division of established plants can be done in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Triodia wiseana

Triodia wiseana can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to Texas.

Triodia wiseana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triodia wiseana?

Triodia wiseana

What is the common name of Triodia wiseana?

Wiseana Spinifex

What is the natural habitat of Triodia wiseana?

Arid and semi-arid regions of 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

Charles Austin Gardner (1896-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Gardner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424911-1: 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].