Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kanashiroi
ID:
1555405

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ohwi) Welker, Voronts. & E.A.Kellogg

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Taxon 68: 257 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034856

Common Names

  • Tripidium kanashiroi
  • Kanashiroi Tripidium
  • Tripidium Tripidium

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Description

Tripidium kanashiroi (also called Kanashiro's Tripidium, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to East Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tripidium kanashiroi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tripidium kanashiroi has small, white flowers that are clustered in axillary spikes. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tripidium kanashiroi 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 kanashiroi

Tripidium kanashiroi can be found in Japan.

Tripidium kanashiroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tripidium kanashiroi?

Tripidium kanashiroi

What is the common name of Tripidium kanashiroi?

Kanashiro's tripidium

Where is Tripidium kanashiroi found?

Japan

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:77201657-1: 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].