Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
vaccariana
ID:
905621

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maire & Weiller) Maire

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 33: 93 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904956

Common Names

  • Vaccariana Trisetaria
  • Vaccariana Panicgrass
  • Vaccariana Grama Grass

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Description

Trisetaria vaccariana (also called Vaccaria Three-Awn, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is tolerant of drought and poor soils.

Uses & Benefits

Trisetaria vaccariana is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, as it is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trisetaria vaccariana has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trisetaria vaccariana is a perennial grass that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the divisions should be taken in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Trisetaria vaccariana

Trisetaria vaccariana can be found in moist grasslands and woodlands in Central and South America.

Trisetaria vaccariana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trisetaria vaccariana?

Trisetaria vaccariana

What is the common name of Trisetaria vaccariana?

Vaccarian feathergrass

What type of plant is Trisetaria vaccariana?

Grass

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

René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
Marc Weiller (1880-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weiller' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:425083-1: 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].