Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
laxa
ID:
905167

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 17: 304 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904502



Common Names

  • Triniochloa laxa
  • Laxa Grass
  • Loose Grass


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Description

Triniochloa laxa (also called Feathertop, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia. It is a tufted grass with narrow leaves and grows up to 0.6 m tall. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Triniochloa laxa is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties. It is also used as a food source, as well as for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triniochloa laxa is an annual grass that grows in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Triniochloa laxa

Triniochloa laxa is native to the mountains of South America, where it can be found growing in rocky, alpine habitats.

Triniochloa laxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triniochloa laxa?

Triniochloa laxa

What type of plant is Triniochloa laxa?

Grass

What is the natural habitat of Triniochloa laxa?

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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:258439-2: 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].