Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tridentata
ID:
887759

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 35: 816 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887094

Common Names

  • Parahyparrhenia tridentata
  • Trident Parahyparrhenia
  • Trident Hyparrhenia

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Description

Parahyparrhenia tridentata (also called Trident Parahyparrhenia, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow, grey-green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Parahyparrhenia tridentata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parahyparrhenia tridentata is a small, white spikelet that is borne in a panicle. The seed is a small, black caryopsis. The seedlings are slender and have a short, tufted root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parahyparrhenia tridentata is a perennial grass native to Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of 30-60 cm (1-2 ft). Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Parahyparrhenia tridentata

Parahyparrhenia tridentata is native to the Mediterranean region.

Parahyparrhenia tridentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parahyparrhenia tridentata?

Parahyparrhenia tridentata

What is the common name of Parahyparrhenia tridentata?

Three-toothed Parahyparrhenia

Where is Parahyparrhenia tridentata found?

Parahyparrhenia tridentata is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

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

William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:898356-1: 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].