Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wittm.) Lindschau & E.Oehler
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Züchter 7: 232 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841232
Common Names
- Triticale rimpaui
- Rimpau's wildrye
- Rimpau's wild rye
Description
Triticale rimpaui (also called Rimpaui triticale, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Central America and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. Its leaves are simple and alternate, with a leathery texture and a glossy, dark green color.
Uses & Benefits
Triticale rimpaui has been used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Triticale rimpaui has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Triticale rimpaui can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Triticale rimpaui
Triticale rimpaui can be found in the western United States, ranging from California to Oregon and Washington.
Triticale rimpaui FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triticale rimpaui?
Triticale rimpaui
What is the natural habitat of Triticale rimpaui?
Tropical and subtropical regions
What are the common uses of Triticale rimpaui?
Used for animal feed, as a food source, and for ornamental purposes
Species in the Triticale genus
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:77248283-1: 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].