Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alternans
ID:
904682

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Renvoize

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 40: 798 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904017



Common Names

  • Tribolium alternans
  • Alternating Tribolium
  • Tribolium Alternans


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Description

Tribolium alternans (also called Alternating Tribolium, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to North America. It has long, narrow leaves that are green to purple in color, and its seed heads are a reddish-brown color. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is commonly found in prairies, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tribolium alternans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tribolium alternans is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tribolium alternans can be propagated by seed or division. Plant the seeds in moist soil and keep them well-watered until they germinate. Divide the clumps of the plant in spring or autumn. Plant the divisions in moist soil and keep them well-watered until they become established.

Where to Find Tribolium alternans

Tribolium alternans is native to the United States and can be found in the eastern and central parts of the country.

Tribolium alternans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tribolium alternans?

Tribolium alternans

What is the common name of Tribolium alternans?

Alternans Rush

What is the natural habitat of Tribolium alternans?

Meadows, marshes, and wet pastures

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Stephen Andrew Renvoize (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renvoize' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:915565-1: 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].