Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
altius
ID:
1414136

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hitchc.) Röser & A.Wölk

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Taxon 66: 38 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426601

Common Names

  • Trisetopsotrichon altius
  • Alpine Three-Awn
  • High Three-Awn

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Description

Trisetopsotrichon altius (also called Tall Oat Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe. It grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides. Its leaves are thin and long, and it produces small, light brown flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Trisetopsotrichon altius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trisetopsotrichon altius is white to pinkish, with a yellow center and a tubular shape. The seed is small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trisetopsotrichon altius is a tropical grass native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate temperatures down to 15°F (-9°C). To maintain a healthy clump, it is recommended to divide the rhizomes every 3-4 years.

Where to Find Trisetopsotrichon altius

Trisetopsotrichon altius is native to the Mediterranean region.

Trisetopsotrichon altius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trisetopsotrichon altius?

Trisetopsotrichon altius

What is the common name of Trisetopsotrichon altius?

Tall trisetopsotrichon

What is the natural habitat of Trisetopsotrichon altius?

Dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and disturbed areas

Species in the Trisetopsotrichon genus

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

IPNI record: 77161587-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001427551
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' 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:77161587-1: 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].