Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
virescens
ID:
1415023

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees ex Steud.) Röser & A.Wölk

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Taxon 66: 38 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427488

Common Names

  • Trisetopsis virescens
  • Green Trisetopsis
  • Green Three-Leaved Grass

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Description

Trisetopsis virescens (also called Green 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 virescens 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 virescens has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trisetopsis virescens 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 virescens

Trisetopsis virescens is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Trisetopsis virescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trisetopsis virescens?

Trisetopsis virescens

What type of plant is Trisetopsis virescens?

Trisetopsis virescens is a species of grass in the family Poaceae.

Where is Trisetopsis virescens found?

Trisetopsis virescens is found in Colombia.

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' 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:77161585-1: 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].