Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
loliiformis
ID:
1335732

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) P.M.Peterson & Romasch.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Taxon 65: 1278 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348186


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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.

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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 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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' in the authors string.
Konstantyn Romaschenko (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Romasch.' in the authors string.
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].