Status:
valid
Authors:
Newmaster, V.Balas., Murug. & Ragup.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 33: 698 2008
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914685
Common Names
- Tripogon Cope
- Cope Tripogon
- Cope Plant
Description
Tripogon cope (also called Cope's tripogon, among many other common names) is an evergreen grass with slender, erect stems. It is native to Ethiopia and is found in rocky hillsides and dry riverbeds.
Uses & Benefits
Tripogon cope is a popular air-purifying plant that is often used to decorate homes and offices.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tripogon cope has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tripogon cope is a small grass native to Central America. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Tripogon cope
Tripogon cope can be found in the Caribbean region, in the Dominican Republic.
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
Steven G. Newmaster: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Newmaster' in the authors string.