Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
rigidum
ID:
592700

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) Goetgh., Muasya & D.A.Simpson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Novon 10: 132 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592032



Common Names

  • Rigid Meadow-Foxtail
  • Rigid Foxtail
  • Rigid Meadow Foxtail


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Description

Trichophorum rigidum (also called Rigid club-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial native to Europe and Asia, typically found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet grasslands. It grows up to 1m tall and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Trichophorum rigidum 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 rigidum sub. rigidum
Trichophorum rigidum sub. ecuadoriense Dhooge & Goetgh.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichophorum rigidum 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 rigidum is a grass native to California. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soils. Propagation can be done through seeds or division.

Where to Find Trichophorum rigidum

Trichophorum rigidum can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods in the eastern United States and Canada.

Trichophorum rigidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichophorum rigidum?

Trichophorum rigidum

What is the common name of Trichophorum rigidum?

Rigid Meadow-Fescue

What is the optimal soil type for Trichophorum rigidum?

Well-drained, moist, acidic soil

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

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
Paul Goetghebeur (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goetgh.' in the authors string.
David Alan Simpson (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Simpson' in the authors string.
A. Muthama Muasya (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muasya' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1015489-1: 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].