Tripogon subtilissimus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chiov.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Rome) 5: 66 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904780
Common Names
- Tripogon subtilissimus
- Subtilissimus Grass
- Very Fine Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tripogon subtilissimus (also called Very Fine Bristlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist habitats, such as along streams, in wet meadows, and in other wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tripogon subtilissimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant is known for its drought tolerance and can be used in xeriscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tripogon subtilissimus is a small, yellowish-green, and has three petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tripogon subtilissimus 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 subtilissimus
Tripogon subtilissimus 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
Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424970-1: 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].