Tripsacum laxum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nash
Source:
wcs
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 17: 81 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904833
Common Names
- Lax Grama Grass
- Lax Grama
- Lax Grama-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tripsacum laxum (also called Loose 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 laxum is used as a forage grass for livestock, as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tripsacum laxum is a yellowish-green spikelet, the seed is a small, black, shiny seed, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tripsacum laxum 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 laxum
Tripsacum laxum is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.
Tripsacum laxum FAQ
What is the common name of Tripsacum laxum?
Common name of Tripsacum laxum is Loose Gama Grass
What is the scientific name of Tripsacum laxum?
Scientific name of Tripsacum laxum is Tripsacum laxum
What is the habitat of Tripsacum laxum?
Tripsacum laxum 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
George Valentine Nash (1864-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nash' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:287719-2: 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].