Trisetum orthochaetum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hitchc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 21: 134 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000905308
Common Names
- Straight-awned Meadow Grass
- Straight-awned Tuft Grass
- Straight-awned Meadow Foxtail
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Trisetum orthochaetum (also called orthochaet trisetum, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe and North Africa. It is a perennial grass that grows up to 40 cm in height. The leaves are linear to lanceolate, and the inflorescence is a panicle of small spikelets. It is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Trisetum orthochaetum is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It can also be used as a soil stabilizer and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trisetum orthochaetum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trisetum orthochaetum is a perennial grass that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate by seed, and can be grown from cuttings. It is also tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Trisetum orthochaetum
Trisetum orthochaetum is native to the western United States, from California to Montana, and in parts of Canada.
Trisetum orthochaetum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trisetum orthochaetum?
Trisetum orthochaetum
What is the common name of Trisetum orthochaetum?
Mountain Foxtail
What is the habitat of Trisetum orthochaetum?
Dry slopes and meadows
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
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:258837-2: 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].