Tripogon ekmanii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nicora & Rúgolo
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Candollea 46: 3 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904725
Common Names
- Tripogon ekmanii
- Ekman's Tripogon
- Ekman's Three-Bearded Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tripogon ekmanii (also called Ekman's 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 ekmanii is used as a fodder crop and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tripogon ekmanii has small, yellow flowers that are tubular in shape and have five petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have two, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tripogon ekmanii is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a fast-growing grass that can be propagated from seed or vegetative cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It can be mowed or grazed to maintain a neat appearance.
Where to Find Tripogon ekmanii
Tripogon ekmanii is native to the Mediterranean region.
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
Elisa G. Nicora (1912-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nicora' in the authors string.
Zulma E. Rúgolo (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rúgolo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:959888-1: 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].