Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) P.M.Peterson & Romasch.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Taxon 65: 1278 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348186
Description
Tripogonella loliiformis (also called 'Loliiform Tripogonella', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky areas and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Tripogonella loliiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a low-maintenance groundcover. It is also used as a food source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Tripogonella loliiformis is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tripogonella loliiformis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Divide the clumps into smaller sections and replant in the desired location.
Where to Find Tripogonella loliiformis
Tripogonella loliiformis can be found in the arid regions of Western Australia and South Australia.
Tripogonella loliiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tripogonella loliiformis?
Tripogonella loliiformis
What is the common name of Tripogonella loliiformis?
Loliiformis Tripogonella
What is the natural habitat of Tripogonella loliiformis?
Mountain meadows and grasslands
Species in the Tripogonella genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77160937-1: 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].