Tripogon leptophyllus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Rich.) Cufod.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 38(Suppl.): 1269 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904743
Common Names
- Reed Canary Grass
- Reed Canary-grass
- Reed Canary Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tripogon leptophyllus (also called Narrow-leaved 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 leptophyllus is used as a fodder crop and as a soil-binding plant in hilly areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tripogon leptophyllus has small, yellow flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tripogon leptophyllus 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 leptophyllus
Tripogon leptophyllus is native to India and can be found in various parts of the country.
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
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Georg Cufodontis (1896-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cufod.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424946-1: 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].