Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pumilum
ID:
592667

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) Schinz & Thell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 66: 265 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591999



Common Names

  • Trichophorum pumilum
  • Dwarf Trichophorum
  • Trichophorum


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Synonyms

  • Scirpus alpinus Schleich. ex Gaudin [unknown]
  • Isolepis elongantha C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Baeothryon pumilum (Vahl) T.Koyama [illegitimate]

Description

Trichophorum pumilum (also called Dwarf Club-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to North America and Europe and grows in moist, sunny areas such as wet meadows and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Trichophorum pumilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as well as for erosion control. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trichophorum pumilum sub. pumilum
Trichophorum pumilum sub. rollandii (Fernald) Roy L.Taylor & MacBryde

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichophorum pumilum has small, bright yellow flowers that appear in the spring. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichophorum pumilum is a perennial grass native to Europe. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is typically done by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Trichophorum pumilum

Trichophorum pumilum can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs in North America and Europe.

Trichophorum pumilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichophorum pumilum?

Trichophorum pumilum

What type of plant is Trichophorum pumilum?

Grass

What is the natural habitat of Trichophorum pumilum?

Meadows and grasslands

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

Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Albert Thellung (1881-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315481-1: 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].