Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
spicata
ID:
1335734

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) P.M.Peterson & Romasch.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Taxon 65: 1279 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348188

Common Names

  • Tripogonella spicata
  • Spicata Tripogonella
  • Tripogonella

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Description

Tripogonella spicata (also called 'Spicate 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 spicata 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 spicata 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 spicata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Tripogonella spicata

Tripogonella spicata can be found in the arid regions of Western Australia and South Australia.

Tripogonella spicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tripogonella spicata?

Tripogonella spicata

What is the common name of Tripogonella spicata?

Spicata Tripogonella

What is the natural habitat of Tripogonella spicata?

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' 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:77160939-1: 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].