Tripogon filiformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees ex Steud.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 301 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904728
Common Names
- Tripogon filiformis
- Thread-Like Tripogon
- Thread-Like Three-Bearded Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tripogon filiformis (also called Thread 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 filiformis is used as a fodder crop and as a soil-binding plant in hilly areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tripogon filiformis 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 filiformis is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is a fast-growing species that can reach up to 1.5m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and some frost. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rhizomes. It can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Tripogon filiformis
Tripogon filiformis 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
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424936-1: 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].