Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riograndensis
ID:
905144

Status:
valid

Authors:
Acedo & Llamas

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 28: 313 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904479



Common Names

  • Riograndensis Beaksedge
  • Riograndensis Tridens
  • Tridens riograndensis


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Description

Tridens riograndensis (also called ‘Rio Grande Grass’, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the temperate regions of North America. It is a perennial grass, growing up to 1 m in height. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tridens riograndensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tridens riograndensis has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tridens riograndensis is a perennial grass that grows in clumps. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Tridens riograndensis

Tridens riograndensis can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Tridens riograndensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tridens riograndensis?

Tridens riograndensis

What type of plant is Tridens riograndensis?

Grass

What is the natural habitat of Tridens riograndensis?

Dry, open woods and prairies

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

Félix Llamas (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Llamas' in the authors string.
Carmen Acedo Casado (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acedo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:327136-2: 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].