Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
trichodes
ID:
1542970

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Sylvester & Soreng

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 148: 42 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024225



Common Names

  • Trichodes Podagrostis
  • Podagrostis trichodes
  • Trichodes Fescue


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Description

Podagrostis trichodes (also called Hairy Podagrostis, among many other common names) is an evergreen grass with white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Podagrostis trichodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Podagrostis trichodes has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podagrostis trichodes is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in well-draining soil. It should be fertilized regularly and kept moist but not wet. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Podagrostis trichodes

Podagrostis trichodes can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

Podagrostis trichodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podagrostis trichodes?

Podagrostis trichodes

What is the natural habitat of Podagrostis trichodes?

Tropical rainforests

What are the characteristics of Podagrostis trichodes?

It is an evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy leaves and small white flowers

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77209703-1: 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].