Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
aurea
ID:
905555

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ten.) Pignatti

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Fl. Turkey 9: 323 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904890

Common Names

  • Trisetaria aurea
  • Golden Trisetaria
  • Golden Feather Grass

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Description

Trisetaria aurea (also called Golden 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

Trisetaria aurea is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trisetaria aurea is a small, yellow, 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

Trisetaria aurea 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 Trisetaria aurea

Trisetaria aurea can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Trisetaria aurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trisetaria aurea?

Trisetaria aurea

What is the common name of Trisetaria aurea?

Golden Three-Awned Grass

What is the natural habitat of Trisetaria aurea?

Dry, rocky hillsides and grasslands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-447630: Based on the initial data import
Sandro Pignatti (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pignatti' in the authors string.
Michele Tenore (1780-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ten.' in the authors string.