Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bengalense
ID:
909001

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Retz.) H.Scholz

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 36: 664 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908336

Common Names

  • Tripidium Bengalense
  • Bengalense Tripidium
  • Bengalense Grass

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Description

Tripidium bengalense (also called Bengal Tripidium, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is found in moist habitats, such as riverbanks, marshes, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tripidium bengalense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tripidium bengalense has small, white flowers with yellow or orange centers. The flowers are borne in clusters on the tips of the stems. The seeds are small, black, and round, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tripidium bengalense is a perennial grass that is native to India. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drought and salt spray. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Tripidium bengalense

Tripidium bengalense is native to the Bengal region of India and Bangladesh.

Tripidium bengalense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tripidium bengalense?

Tripidium bengalense

What is the common name of Tripidium bengalense?

Bengal Tripidium

Where is Tripidium bengalense found?

It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and China

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

Anders Jahan Retzius (1742-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retz.' in the authors string.
Hildemar Scholz (1928-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Scholz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77075504-1: 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].