Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
905455

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.L.Yang ex S.M.Phillips & S.L.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 57: 921 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904790

Common Names

  • Tripogon yunnanensis
  • Yunnanensis Grass
  • Yunnan Grass

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Description

Tripogon yunnanensis (also called Yunnan Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that is native to China. 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 yunnanensis 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

Tripogon yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis is a perennial grass native to China. It is a fast-growing grass that can be propagated from seed or vegetative cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It can be mowed or grazed to maintain a neat appearance.

Where to Find Tripogon yunnanensis

Tripogon yunnanensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including southern France, Spain, Italy, and Greece.

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

Shou Liang Chen (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Chen' in the authors string.
Sylvia Mabel Phillips (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.M.Phillips' in the authors string.
Jun Liang Yang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Yang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20010241-1: 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].