Trisetaria dufourei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dufourei
ID:
905569
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss. & Reut.) Paunero
Source:
wcs
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 9: 521 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904904
Common Names
- Trisetaria dufourei
- Dufour's Trisetaria
- Dufour's Feather Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trisetaria dufourei (also called Dufoure'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
Trisetaria dufourei is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trisetaria dufourei has small yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trisetaria dufourei 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 dufourei
Trisetaria dufourei can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Trisetaria dufourei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trisetaria dufourei?
Trisetaria dufourei
What is the common name of Trisetaria dufourei?
Dufour's Three-Awned Grass
What is the natural habitat of Trisetaria dufourei?
Dry, rocky hillsides and grasslands
Species in the Trisetaria genus
Trisetaria aurea, Trisetaria chaudharyana, Trisetaria dufourei, Trisetaria glumacea, Trisetaria koelerioides, Trisetaria linearis, Trisetaria loeflingiana, Trisetaria macrochaeta, Trisetaria nitida, Trisetaria ovata, Trisetaria panicea, Trisetaria parviflora, Trisetaria scabriuscula, Trisetaria vaccariana, Trisetaria baregense, Trisetaria aurea,
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Elena Paunero Ruiz (1906-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paunero' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:425057-1: 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].