Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bicrinita
ID:
906215

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.B.Phipps) Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 21: 124 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000905550

Common Names

  • Tristachya bicrinita
  • Bicrinite Hairgrass
  • Tristachya Grass

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Description

Tristachya bicrinita (also called Two-awn 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 bicrinita 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 bicrinita 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

Tristachya bicrinita 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 bicrinita

Tristachya bicrinita is native to tropical Africa and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides.

Tristachya bicrinita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tristachya bicrinita?

Tristachya bicrinita

What is the common name of Tristachya bicrinita?

African Grass

Where does Tristachya bicrinita grow?

Tristachya bicrinita is found in tropical and subtropical regions of 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,

References

William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
James Bird Phipps (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Phipps' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:425457-1: 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].