Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bromoides
ID:
905379

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

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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.

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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 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

Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
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].