Trichophorum tepaliferum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tepaliferum
ID:
1555398
Status:
valid
Authors:
(T.Koyama & Guagl.) Lév.-Bourret & J.R.Starr
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 145-106727: 13 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034849
Common Names
- Trichophorum tepaliferum
- Tepaliferum Trichophorum
- Trichophorum Trichophorum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trichophorum tepaliferum (also called Tepal-bearing Trichophorum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and is found in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Trichophorum tepaliferum is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trichophorum tepaliferum has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in axillary spikes. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trichophorum tepaliferum is a grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. Mowing is not necessary but can be done to control the size and shape of the plant.
Where to Find Trichophorum tepaliferum
Trichophorum tepaliferum can be found in the northern parts of North America.
Trichophorum tepaliferum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichophorum tepaliferum?
Trichophorum tepaliferum
What is the common name of Trichophorum tepaliferum?
Tepal-bearing trichophorum
Where is Trichophorum tepaliferum found?
Mexico
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77206164-1: 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].