Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andersonii
ID:
905459

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 33: 204 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904794

Common Names

  • Tripsacum andersonii
  • Andersonii Grass
  • Anderson's Grass

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Description

Tripsacum andersonii (also called Anderson's Teosinte, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that is native to Central and South America. 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

Tripsacum andersonii 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

Tripsacum andersonii 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

Tripsacum andersonii is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. 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 Tripsacum andersonii

Tripsacum andersonii can be found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Texas.

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

J.R. Gray: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Gray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:258687-2: 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].