Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
trilobum
ID:
279892

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 18: 35 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279224

Common Names

  • Poaephyllum trilobum
  • Trilobum Poaephyllum
  • Trilobum Arum

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Description

Poaephyllum trilobum (also called 'Three-lobed Poa' or 'Three-lobed Poa-grass', among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South Africa. It is a perennial grass growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in) at a medium rate. It is found in grassland, scrubland, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Poaephyllum trilobum is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poaephyllum trilobum has white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have two leaves. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poaephyllum trilobum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought, but will not survive in standing water. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Poaephyllum trilobum

Poaephyllum trilobum can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Poaephyllum trilobum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poaephyllum trilobum?

Poaephyllum trilobum

What is the family of Poaephyllum trilobum?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Poaephyllum trilobum?

Three-lobed poaephyllum

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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