Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Rich.) P.M.Peterson & Romasch.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Taxon 65: 1278 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348187
Common Names
- Tripogonella minima
- Minima Tripogonella
- Tripogonella
Description
Tripogonella minima (also called 'Miniature 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 minima 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 minima is yellow, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tripogonella minima can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Tripogonella minima
Tripogonella minima can be found in the arid regions of Western Australia and South Australia.
Tripogonella minima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tripogonella minima?
Tripogonella minima
What is the common name of Tripogonella minima?
Minima Tripogonella
What is the natural habitat of Tripogonella minima?
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:77160938-1: 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].