Tripidium procerum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roxb.) Welker, Voronts. & E.A.Kellogg
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Taxon 68: 257 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034857
Common Names
- Tripidium procerum
- Procerum Tripidium
- Tripidium Tripidium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tripidium procerum (also called Tall 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 procerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tripidium procerum has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tripidium procerum 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 procerum
Tripidium procerum can be found in the Himalayas, India, and China.
Tripidium procerum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tripidium procerum?
Tripidium procerum
What is the common name of Tripidium procerum?
Tall tripidium
Where is Tripidium procerum 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:77201658-1: 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].