Status:
valid
Authors:
(Retz.) Welker, Voronts. & E.A.Kellogg
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Taxon 68: 255 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034855
Common Names
- Tripidium arundinaceum
- Arundinaceum Tripidium
- Tripidium Tripidium
Description
Tripidium arundinaceum (also called Arundinaceous Tripidium, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and is found in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Tripidium arundinaceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tripidium arundinaceum has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in axillary spikes. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tripidium arundinaceum is a grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. Mowing is not necessary but can be done to control the size and shape of the plant.
Where to Find Tripidium arundinaceum
Tripidium arundinaceum can be found in the Himalayas, India, and China.
Tripidium arundinaceum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tripidium arundinaceum?
Tripidium arundinaceum
What is the common name of Tripidium arundinaceum?
Reed tripidium
Where is Tripidium arundinaceum found?
Mexico
Species in the Tripidium genus
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:77201656-1: 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].