Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
sasae
ID:
902310

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.N.Takeuchi

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Sida 20: 1522 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901645



Common Names

  • Trichadenia sasae
  • Sasae Trichadenia
  • Sasae Grass


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Description

Trichadenia sasae (also called Sasae Trichadenia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in open grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas, and can reach up to 1 m in height.

Uses & Benefits

Trichadenia sasae is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichadenia sasae has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichadenia sasae is a perennial grass that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, loam, and sand. It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer. Propagation is by seed or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Trichadenia sasae

Trichadenia sasae is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry, open habitats.

Species in the Achariaceae family

Acharia tragodes, Ahernia glandulosa, Baileyoxylon lanceolatum, Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx, Buchnerodendron speciosum, Caloncoba brevipes, Caloncoba crepiniana, Caloncoba echinata, Caloncoba flagelliflora, Caloncoba gilgiana, Caloncoba glauca, Caloncoba lophocarpa, Caloncoba subtomentosa, Caloncoba suffruticosa, Caloncoba welwitschii, Camptostylus kivuensis, Camptostylus mannii, Camptostylus ovalis, Carpotroche amazonica, Carpotroche brasiliensis, Carpotroche criapidentata, Carpotroche froesiana, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche integrifolia, Carpotroche longifolia, Carpotroche pacifica, Carpotroche platyptera, Carpotroche ramosii, Carpotroche surinamensis, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche crispidentata, Carpotroche caceresiae, Ceratiosicyos laevis, Chiangiodendron mexicanum, Chlorocarpa pentaschista, Dasylepis blackii, Dasylepis eggelingii, Dasylepis integra, Dasylepis racemosa, Dasylepis seretii, Dasylepis thomasii, Eleutherandra pes-cervi, Erythrospermum acuminatissimum, Erythrospermum ampullaceum, Erythrospermum boivinianum, Erythrospermum candidum, Erythrospermum capitatum, Erythrospermum coffeaefolium, Erythrospermum corymbosum, Erythrospermum crassipes,

References

Wayne N. Takeuchi (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.N.Takeuchi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60429557-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.