Tripogon mahendragiriensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chorghe, Sang.Dey, K.Prasad, Prasanna & Y.V.Rao
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 33: 655 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345536
Common Names
- Tripogon mahendragiriensis
- Mahendragiriensis Tripogon
- Tripogon
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Tripogon mahendragiriensis (also called Mahendragiri Tripogon, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Poaceae family. It is a perennial grass with a creeping rhizome and small, oblong-elliptic leaves. It is native to India, and its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Tripogon mahendragiriensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tripogon mahendragiriensis has white or yellowish-white flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are about 5 cm in diameter.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tripogon mahendragiriensis can be propagated through division of the clumps of the plant. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in an area that receives bright, indirect sunlight. It is also drought tolerant and can survive in temperatures as low as -15°C.
Where to Find Tripogon mahendragiriensis
Tripogon mahendragiriensis can be found in the mountains of India.
Tripogon mahendragiriensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tripogon mahendragiriensis?
Tripogon mahendragiriensis
What type of plant is Tripogon mahendragiriensis?
Grass
Where is Tripogon mahendragiriensis found?
India
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
Kothareddy Prasad (b.1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Prasad' in the authors string.
Parigi Venkateshwara Prasanna (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prasanna' in the authors string.
Alok Ravindra Chorghe (b.1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chorghe' in the authors string.
Y.V. Rao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.V.Rao' in the authors string.
Sangita Dey (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sang.Dey' in the authors string.
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