Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capillaris
ID:
570069

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) J.M.Black

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. South Australia 58: 169 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569401



Common Names

  • Tetraria Capillaris
  • Capillaris Tetraria
  • Capillaris


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Description

Tetraria capillaris (also called 'Hair-like Tetraria', among many other common names) is a tufted perennial grass that typically grows up to 1m in height. It has linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in heathland and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tetraria capillaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetraria capillaris is a small, inconspicuous greenish-brown spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetraria capillaris is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Tetraria capillaris

Tetraria capillaris can be found in Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Tetraria capillaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetraria capillaris?

Tetraria capillaris

What is the common name of Tetraria capillaris?

Hairy Tetraria

What is the natural habitat of Tetraria capillaris?

Tetraria capillaris is found in moist, shady areas in South Africa.

Species in the Tetraria genus

Tetraria arundinacea, Tetraria australiensis, Tetraria borneensis, Tetraria bromoides, Tetraria burmanni, Tetraria capillacea, Tetraria capillaris, Tetraria comosa, Tetraria compressa, Tetraria crinifolia, Tetraria eximia, Tetraria fasciata, Tetraria ferruginea, Tetraria fimbriolata, Tetraria flexuosa, Tetraria fourcadei, Tetraria involucrata, Tetraria macowaniana, Tetraria maculata, Tetraria microcarpa, Tetraria microstachys, Tetraria mlanjensis, Tetraria nigrovaginata, Tetraria octandra, Tetraria pillansii, Tetraria pleosticha, Tetraria pubescens, Tetraria pygmaea, Tetraria robusta, Tetraria scariosa, Tetraria secans, Tetraria spiralis, Tetraria stagnalis, Tetraria thermalis, Tetraria triangularis, Tetraria usambarensis, Tetraria ustulata, Tetraria vaginata, Tetraria cernua, Tetraria sylvestris, Tetraria setacea, Tetraria raynaliana, Tetraria pilisepala, Tetraria breviseta,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
John McConnell Black (1855-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Black' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315245-1: 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].