Status:
valid
Authors:
Hitchc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 17: 328 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000905538
Common Names
- Tristachya angustifolia
- Angustifolia Tristachya
- Angustifolia Grass
Description
Tristachya angustifolia (also called Narrow-Leaved Tristachya, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open areas, and is characterized by its narrow, flat leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Tristachya angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tristachya angustifolia has small, yellow-green flowers and seeds that are about 1.5 mm long. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tristachya angustifolia can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and does not require regular fertilizing.
Where to Find Tristachya angustifolia
Tristachya angustifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Species in the Tristachya genus
Tristachya angustifolia,
Tristachya auronitens,
Tristachya avenacea,
Tristachya bequaertii,
Tristachya betsileensis,
Tristachya bicrinita,
Tristachya biseriata,
Tristachya contrerasii,
Tristachya hubbardiana,
Tristachya huillensis,
Tristachya humbertii,
Tristachya laxa,
Tristachya leiostachya,
Tristachya leucothrix,
Tristachya lualabaensis,
Tristachya nodiglumis,
Tristachya papilosa,
Tristachya pedicellata,
Tristachya rehmannii,
Tristachya superba,
Tristachya thollonii,
Tristachya viridearistata,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:258913-2: 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].