Eriochloa tridentata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Trin.) Kuhlm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Relat. Commiss. Linhas Telegr. Estratég. Matto Grosso Amazonas 5(11): 89 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869151
Common Names
- Eriochloa tridentata
- Trident Cupgrass
- Trident Eriochloa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriochloa tridentata (also called trident cupgrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to the United States. It has a short, erect stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are flat and up to 10 cm long. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in the southern Great Plains, from Texas to South Dakota.
Uses & Benefits
Eriochloa tridentata is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and is also used as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriochloa tridentata is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriochloa tridentata is a warm-season grass native to Australia. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1 metre in height. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and can be grown in a range of soil types. It is a good choice for lawns and can be used as a ground cover or for erosion control.
Where to Find Eriochloa tridentata
Eriochloa tridentata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Eriochloa tridentata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriochloa tridentata?
Eriochloa tridentata
What is the common name of Eriochloa tridentata?
Trident Eriochloa
What is the family of Eriochloa tridentata?
Poaceae
Species in the Eriochloa genus
Eriochloa acuminata, Eriochloa aristata, Eriochloa australiensis, Eriochloa boliviensis, Eriochloa boxiana, Eriochloa contracta, Eriochloa crebra, Eriochloa distachya, Eriochloa grandiflora, Eriochloa lemmonii, Eriochloa macclounii, Eriochloa meyeriana, Eriochloa michauxii, Eriochloa montevidensis, Eriochloa nana, Eriochloa nelsonii, Eriochloa pacifica, Eriochloa parvispiculata, Eriochloa peruviana, Eriochloa procera, Eriochloa pseudoacrotricha, Eriochloa punctata, Eriochloa rovumensis, Eriochloa sericea, Eriochloa setosa, Eriochloa stapfiana, Eriochloa stevensii, Eriochloa subulifera, Eriochloa succincta, Eriochloa tridentata, Eriochloa villosa, Eriochloa weberbaueri, Eriochloa barbatus,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,
References
João Geraldo Kuhlmann (1882-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuhlm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:94622-2: 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].