Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scitulum
ID:
906040

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 11: 212 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000905375

Common Names

  • Trisetum scitulum
  • Scitulum Meadow Grass
  • Scitulum Hair Grass

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Description

Trisetum scitulum (also called Slender Foxtail, among many other common names) is an annual grass species that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a tufted habit and its leaves are flat, with a rough texture. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia, and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trisetum scitulum is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It can also be used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trisetum scitulum has small, yellow-green flowers and seeds that are about 1.5 mm long. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trisetum scitulum is a perennial grass native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Trisetum scitulum

Trisetum scitulum is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and also in North Africa.

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,

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