Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altaicum
ID:
905643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roshev.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R. 3: 85 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904978

Common Names

  • Trisetum altaicum
  • Altaic Meadow Grass
  • Altaic Hair Grass

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Description

Trisetum altaicum (also called Altai 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 altaicum is used as a forage grass for livestock, as well as for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trisetum altaicum has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trisetum altaicum is a perennial grass native to 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 altaicum

Trisetum altaicum can be found in Central Asia.

Trisetum altaicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trisetum altaicum?

Trisetum altaicum

What is the common name of Trisetum altaicum?

Altaic wheatgrass

What type of plant is Trisetum altaicum?

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

Roman Rozhevits (1882-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roshev.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:425101-1: 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].