Trisetum alpestre - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Host) P.Beauv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1812
Citation Micro:
Ess. Agrostogr. : 88 (1812)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904972
Common Names
- Trisetum alpestre
- Mountain Meadow Grass
- Mountain Hair Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trisetum alpestre (also called Alpine Trisetum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America and Europe. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Trisetum alpestre is used as a forage grass for livestock, as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trisetum alpestre has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trisetum alpestre is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Trisetum alpestre
Trisetum alpestre can be found in the Alps and the Pyrenees.
Trisetum alpestre FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trisetum alpestre?
Trisetum alpestre
What is the common name of Trisetum alpestre?
Alpine wheatgrass
What type of plant is Trisetum alpestre?
Grass
Species in the Trisetum genus
Trisetum alpestre, Trisetum altaicum, Trisetum ambiguum, Trisetum antarcticum, Trisetum argenteum, Trisetum bertolonii, Trisetum buschianum, Trisetum caudulatum, Trisetum clarkei, Trisetum debile, Trisetum flavescens, Trisetum fuscum, Trisetum glomeratum, Trisetum gracile, Trisetum laconicum, Trisetum longiglume, Trisetum macbridei, Trisetum macrotrichum, Trisetum orthochaetum, Trisetum phleoides, Trisetum rigidum, Trisetum scitulum, Trisetum velutinum, Trisetum yunnanense, Trisetum subspontaneum, Trisetum tamonanteae,
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
Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:425099-1: 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].