Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovina
ID:
905549

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wright. 2: 534 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904884

Common Names

  • Triscenia ovina
  • Ovine Triscenia
  • Ovine Feather Grass

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Description

Triscenia ovina (also called Sheep's feather grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is often found in rocky or sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Triscenia ovina 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 Triscenia ovina is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triscenia ovina can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is moderately salt tolerant. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Triscenia ovina

Triscenia ovina can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Species in the Triscenia 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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:425045-1: 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].