Trisetum clarkei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) R.R.Stewart
Source:
wcs
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 5: 431 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000905079
Common Names
- Trisetum clarkei
- Clarkei Meadow Grass
- Clarkei Hair Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trisetum clarkei (also called Clarke's trisetum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Andes of Peru and Chile. It has a tufted growth habit and grows in clumps, reaching heights of up to 1.5m. Its leaves are narrow and have a grey-green colouration. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Trisetum clarkei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trisetum clarkei has small, yellow-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are slender and have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trisetum clarkei is a perennial grass that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the divisions should be taken in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Trisetum clarkei
Trisetum clarkei is native to Mexico.
Trisetum clarkei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trisetum clarkei?
Trisetum clarkei
What is the natural habitat of Trisetum clarkei?
Trisetum clarkei is found in moist meadows, wet areas, and along streams in the western United States.
What are the characteristics of Trisetum clarkei?
Trisetum clarkei is a perennial grass with short, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.
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
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Ralph Randles Stewart (1890-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.R.Stewart' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:425168-1: 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].