Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pedicellata
ID:
906271

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stent

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 1: 178 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000905606

Common Names

  • Tristachya pedicellata
  • Pedicellate Fingergrass
  • Pedicellate-flowered Fingergrass

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Description

Tristachya pedicellata (also called Pedicellate Tristachya, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the eastern United States. It typically grows to a height of 1-3 feet, and is characterized by its long, narrow leaves and its purplish-green inflorescence. It is found in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, meadows, and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Tristachya pedicellata 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

Tristachya pedicellata has small, yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tristachya pedicellata 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 pedicellata

Tristachya pedicellata 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

Sydney Margaret Stent (1875-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stent' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:425503-1: 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].