Trichophorum alpinum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpinum
ID:
592381
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Pers.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 1: 70 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591713
Common Names
- Trichophorum alpinum
- Alpinum Trichophorum
- Trichophorum Grass
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- Trichophorum husonianum (Michx.) Nutt. [unknown]
Description
Trichophorum alpinum (also called Alpine Trichophorum, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe, and is found in wet forests, meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Trichophorum alpinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for erosion control and to provide shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichophorum alpinum is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and round and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trichochaeta alpinum is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Trichophorum alpinum
Trichophorum alpinum is native to Europe and can be found in alpine meadows.
Trichophorum alpinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichophorum alpinum?
Trichophorum alpinum
What type of plant is Trichophorum alpinum?
Grass
Where is Trichophorum alpinum native to?
Northern Europe
Species in the Trichophorum genus
Trichophorum alpinum, Trichophorum cespitosum, Trichophorum clintonii, Trichophorum distigmaticum, Trichophorum dolichocarpum, Trichophorum planifolium, Trichophorum pumilum, Trichophorum rigidum, Trichophorum schansiense, Trichophorum subcapitatum, Trichophorum uniflorum, Trichophorum mattfeldianum, Trichophorum dioicum, Trichophorum clementis, Trichophorum uniflorum, Trichophorum scabriculme, Trichophorum analecta, Trichophorum coahuilense, Trichophorum evadens, Trichophorum inversum, Trichophorum tepaliferum, Trichophorum filipes,
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
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315459-1: 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].