Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andropogonoides
ID:
905516

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) E.Phillips

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Intr. S. Afr. Grass. : 219 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904851

Common Names

  • Triraphis andropogonoides
  • Andropogonoid Lovegrass
  • Andropogonoid Triraphis

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Description

Triraphis andropogonoides (also called Andropogon lovegrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae, native to Africa. It is a perennial grass, growing to 1–2 m tall, with a tuft of leaves at the base and a flowering stem up to 1.5 m tall. The leaves are up to 30 cm long and 2 cm broad, with a pointed tip.

Uses & Benefits

Triraphis andropogonoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are also used to make paper and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Triraphis andropogonoides is a yellowish-green spikelet, the seed is a small, black, shiny seed, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triraphis andropogonoides 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 Triraphis andropogonoides

Triraphis andropogonoides is native to East Africa.

Triraphis andropogonoides FAQ

What is the common name of Triraphis andropogonoides?

Common name of Triraphis andropogonoides is Andropogonoides Lovegrass

What is the scientific name of Triraphis andropogonoides?

Scientific name of Triraphis andropogonoides is Triraphis andropogonoides

What is the habitat of Triraphis andropogonoides?

Triraphis andropogonoides is found in dry, sandy soils

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Edwin Percy Phillips (1884-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Phillips' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:425020-1: 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].