Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crinifolia
ID:
570152

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Afric. 5: 660 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569484



Common Names

  • Tetraria crinifolia
  • Fringed Tussock Sedge
  • Fringed Cotton-Grass


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Description

Tetraria crinifolia (also called hairy tetraria, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with small, white flowers and hairy leaves. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, open grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Tetraria crinifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetraria crinifolia is small and inconspicuous, with four white petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are slender, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetraria crinifolia is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA Zones 8-10. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall, while cuttings can be taken in the summer. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Tetraria crinifolia

Tetraria crinifolia is native to Europe and can be found in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, and other parts of Europe.

Tetraria crinifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetraria crinifolia?

Tetraria crinifolia

What is the common name of Tetraria crinifolia?

Hairy-leaved Tetraria

What is the natural habitat of Tetraria crinifolia?

Dry open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315255-1: 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].