Trisetaria linearis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linearis
ID:
905584
Status:
valid
Authors:
Forssk.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1775
Citation Micro:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. : lx, 27 (1775)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904919
Common Names
- Trisetaria linearis
- Linear Trisetaria
- Linear Feather Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trisetaria linearis (also called Linear Trisetaria, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, sandy soils, and is typically found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Trisetaria linearis is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trisetaria linearis 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 linearis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Trisetaria linearis
Trisetaria linearis can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East.
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
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:425066-1: 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].