Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
nodiglumis
ID:
906263

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 24: 334 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000905598

Common Names

  • Tristachya nodiglumis
  • Knob-headed Fingergrass
  • Knob-flowered Fingergrass

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Description

Tristachya nodiglumis (also called Nodig-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 nodiglumis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tristachya nodiglumis is a small, white, spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard, glossy seed coat. The seedlings are thin, with a single seed leaf and a short root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tristachya nodiglumis can be propagated by division or seed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or early fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a cold frame in the fall or early spring. The seed should germinate in 1-3 months at 15°C. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Tristachya nodiglumis

Tristachya nodiglumis is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the countries of Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.

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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:425499-1: 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].