Triraphis compacta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cope
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 35: 566 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904854
Common Names
- Compact Triraphis
- Compact Three-awn
- Compact Bristlegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Triraphis compacta (also called Compact 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 compacta 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 compacta 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
Triraphis compacta 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 Triraphis compacta
Triraphis compacta is native to East Africa.
Triraphis compacta FAQ
What is the common name of Triraphis compacta?
Common name of Triraphis compacta is Compact Lovegrass
What is the scientific name of Triraphis compacta?
Scientific name of Triraphis compacta is Triraphis compacta
What is the habitat of Triraphis compacta?
Triraphis compacta is found in dry, sandy soils
Species in the Triraphis genus
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
Thomas Arthur Cope (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cope' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:425024-1: 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].