Trichophorum uniflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uniflorum
ID:
89
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Trautv.) Karav.
Source:
tro
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Nauchnye Dokl. Vysshei Shkoly Biol. Nauki. 1959(4): 91 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302097
Common Names
- One-Flowered Cotton-Grass
- One-Flowered Cottongrass
- One-Flowered Cotton Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trichophorum uniflorum (also called Soft-stemmed Bulrush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to North America and Europe. It has a soft, round stem and grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Trichophorum uniflorum is a species of sedge that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichophorum uniflorum is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trichophorum uniflorum is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to North America. It is best grown in moist soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a moist, well-drained soil. Division of the rhizomes should be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Trichophorum uniflorum
Trichophorum uniflorum is native to North America and can be found in wetland habitats.
Trichophorum uniflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichophorum uniflorum?
Trichophorum uniflorum
What is the common name of Trichophorum uniflorum?
One-flowered Cotton-grass
What is the growth habit of Trichophorum uniflorum?
It is a perennial grass-like plant with a clumping growth habit.
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
Ernst Rudolf von Trautvetter (1809-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trautv.' in the authors string.
Mikhail Karavayev (1903-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315484-1: 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].