Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
cespitosum
ID:
592435

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Hartm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Handb. Skand. Fl. , ed. 5: 259 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591767



Common Names

  • Trichophorum Cespitosum
  • Tufted Cottongrass
  • Tufted Cotton Grass


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Synonyms

  • Trichophorum bracteatum V.Krecz. ex.Czernov [unknown]
  • Eleocharis caespitosa Link [unknown]
  • Scirpus cespitosus vulgaris Rchb. [unknown]

Description

Trichophorum cespitosum (also called Cespitosum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Andean region of South America, and is found in montane forests, cloud forests, and grasslands. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Trichophorum cespitosum is used as a traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ache. It is also used as a dye and for making baskets. It is known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trichophorum cespitosum sub. cespitosum
Trichophorum cespitosum sub. germanicum (Palla) Hegi
Trichophorum cespitosum sub. foersteri Swan

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichophorum cespitosum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichophorum cespitosum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sandy, well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or late autumn and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil. Both methods require regular watering and protection from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Trichophorum cespitosum

Trichophorum cespitosum can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Trichophorum cespitosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichophorum cespitosum?

Trichophorum cespitosum

What is the common name of Trichophorum cespitosum?

Tufted Trichophorum

What is the natural habitat of Trichophorum cespitosum?

Mountainous regions

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carl Johann Hartman (1790-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hartm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315464-1: 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].