Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
macroglossus
ID:
904479

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trin.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg, Sér. 6, Sci. Math. 2: 257 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903814



Common Names

  • Trachypogon macroglossus
  • Large-Lipped Trachypogon
  • Large-Lipped Beardgrass


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Description

Trachypogon macroglossus (also called large-tongued trachypogon, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to South America. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. It is found in wet and dry areas, in pastures, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trachypogon macroglossus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trachypogon macroglossus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trachypogon macroglossus is a perennial grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.

Where to Find Trachypogon macroglossus

Trachypogon macroglossus is native to Central and South America.

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

Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424368-1: 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].