Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
major
ID:
905414

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 7: 230 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904749

Common Names

  • Large Reed Canary Grass
  • Large Reed Canary-grass
  • Large Reed Canary Grass

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Description

Tripogon major (also called Giant Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that is native to Australia. It has a tufted habit, with narrow, spiky leaves and long, spiky flower heads. It is found in sandy soils, on sand dunes, and in dry, open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tripogon major is used as a fodder crop and as a soil-binding plant in hilly areas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tripogon major sub. major
Tripogon major sub. vellarianus (A.K.Pradeep) Sang.Dey & Prasanna

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tripogon major 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Tripogon major is a warm-season grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division of the clumps should be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Tripogon major

Tripogon major is native to India and can be found in various parts of the country.

Tripogon major FAQ

What are the common names of Tripogon major?

Tripogon major is commonly known as major crowfoot grass

What is the growth rate of Tripogon major?

Tripogon major has a medium growth rate

What is the optimal soil type for Tripogon major?

Tripogon major prefers well-drained soil

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424951-1: 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].