Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cope
ID:
915350

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

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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.

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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 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-459685: Based on the initial data import
Subramanyam Ragupathy (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ragup.' in the authors string.
M. Murugesan (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murug.' in the authors string.
Velusamy Balasubramaniam: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.Balas.' in the authors string.
Steven G. Newmaster: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Newmaster' in the authors string.