Trisetopsis aspera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
1415021
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Munro ex Thwaites) Röser & A.Wölk
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Taxon 66: 38 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427486
Common Names
- Trisetopsis aspera
- Rough Trisetopsis
- Rough Three-Leaved Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trisetopsis aspera (also called Rough Trisetopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a shrubby habit and can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as forests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Trisetopsis aspera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trisetopsis aspera has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trisetopsis aspera is an evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring and can be harvested in late summer.
Where to Find Trisetopsis aspera
Trisetopsis aspera can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Trisetopsis aspera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trisetopsis aspera?
Trisetopsis aspera
What type of plant is Trisetopsis aspera?
Trisetopsis aspera is a species of grass in the family Poaceae.
Where is Trisetopsis aspera found?
Trisetopsis aspera is found in Peru.
Species in the Trisetopsis genus
Trisetopsis elongata, Trisetopsis angusta, Trisetopsis arcta, Trisetopsis barbata, Trisetopsis capensis, Trisetopsis dodii, Trisetopsis galpinii, Trisetopsis hirtula, Trisetopsis lachnantha, Trisetopsis longa, Trisetopsis leonina, Trisetopsis longifolia, Trisetopsis mannii, Trisetopsis milanjiana, Trisetopsis namaquensis, Trisetopsis natalensis, Trisetopsis newtonii, Trisetopsis quinqueseta, Trisetopsis rogerellisii, Trisetopsis roggeveldensis, Trisetopsis umbrosa, Trisetopsis imberbis, Trisetopsis aspera, Trisetopsis junghuhnii, Trisetopsis virescens,
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
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' in the authors string.
Martin Röser: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Röser' in the authors string.
Alexandra Wölk: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Wölk' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77161583-1: 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].