Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 6: 46 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000905547
Common Names
- Tristachya bequaertii
- Bequaert's Hairgrass
- Tristachya Grass
Description
Tristachya bequaertii (also called Bequaert's Three-awn, 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 Africa, and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tristachya bequaertii 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 bequaertii 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 bequaertii can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Tristachya bequaertii
Tristachya bequaertii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides.
Tristachya bequaertii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tristachya bequaertii?
Tristachya bequaertii
What is the common name of Tristachya bequaertii?
African Grass
Where does Tristachya bequaertii grow?
Tristachya bequaertii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa
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:425455-1: 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].