Tripsacum intermedium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wet & J.R.Harlan
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 69: 1255 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904828
Common Names
- Intermediate Grama Grass
- Intermediate Grama
- Intermediate Grama-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tripsacum intermedium (also called Intermediate Gama Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the eastern United States. It typically grows to a height of 1-3 feet, and is characterized by its long, narrow leaves and its purplish-green inflorescence. It is found in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, meadows, and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Tripsacum intermedium is used for making paper, as a fuel source, and for making baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tripsacum intermedium has small yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tripsacum intermedium can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer, in a warm, sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plant divisions should be planted in a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Tripsacum intermedium
Tripsacum intermedium can be found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Texas.
Tripsacum intermedium FAQ
What is the common name of Tripsacum intermedium?
Common name of Tripsacum intermedium is Intermediate Gama Grass
What is the scientific name of Tripsacum intermedium?
Scientific name of Tripsacum intermedium is Tripsacum intermedium
What is the habitat of Tripsacum intermedium?
Tripsacum intermedium is found in moist soils, meadows, and prairies
Species in the Tripsacum genus
Tripsacum andersonii, Tripsacum australe, Tripsacum cundinamarce, Tripsacum dactyloides, Tripsacum intermedium, Tripsacum jalapense, Tripsacum lanceolatum, Tripsacum latifolium, Tripsacum laxum, Tripsacum maizar, Tripsacum manisuroides, Tripsacum peruvianum, Tripsacum pilosum, Tripsacum zopilotense,
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
Jack Harlan (1917-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Harlan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:258705-2: 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].