Status:
valid
Authors:
Roem. & Schult.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15[bis]. 2: 600 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904714
Common Names
- Tripogon bromoides
- Bromoides Tripogon
- Bromoides Three-Bearded Grass
Description
Tripogon bromoides (also called Bromo Grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Africa and Asia. It is a perennial grass with a tufted growth habit and long, narrow leaves. It is found in dry, sandy soils in arid and semi-arid regions of Africa and Asia.
Uses & Benefits
Tripogon bromoides is used as an ornamental plant, as its foliage is attractive and its flowers are fragrant. It is also used as a source of fuel and in the construction of shelters.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tripogon bromoides var. bromoides
Tripogon bromoides var. anantaswamianus (Sreek., V.J.Nair & N.C.Nair) Sang.Dey & Prasanna
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tripogon bromoides 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tripogon bromoides is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Tripogon bromoides
Tripogon bromoides is native to the Mediterranean region.
Tripogon bromoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tripogon bromoides?
Tripogon bromoides
What is the common name of Tripogon bromoides?
Bromoides Spinifex
What is the natural habitat of Tripogon bromoides?
Arid and semi-arid regions of Australia
Species in the Tripogon genus
Tripogon africanus,
Tripogon bromoides,
Tripogon capillatus,
Tripogon chinensis,
Tripogon curvatus,
Tripogon debilis,
Tripogon ekmanii,
Tripogon filiformis,
Tripogon humilis,
Tripogon jacquemontii,
Tripogon larsenii,
Tripogon leptophyllus,
Tripogon liouae,
Tripogon lisboae,
Tripogon longiaristatus,
Tripogon major,
Tripogon modestus,
Tripogon montanus,
Tripogon multiflorus,
Tripogon nicorae,
Tripogon oliganthos,
Tripogon pungens,
Tripogon purpurascens,
Tripogon rupestris,
Tripogon siamensis,
Tripogon sichuanicus,
Tripogon subtilissimus,
Tripogon thorelii,
Tripogon trifidus,
Tripogon wardii,
Tripogon wightii,
Tripogon yunnanensis,
Tripogon cope,
Tripogon bimucronatus,
Tripogon mahendragiriensis,
Tripogon zeylanicus,
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:424926-1: 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].