Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanosa
ID:
1417055

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lazarides) Crisp & Mant

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 230: 294 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429520

Common Names

  • Triodia lanosa
  • Woolly Triodia
  • Lanose Triodia

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Description

Triodia lanosa (also called Woolly Spinifex, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia. It is a tufted grass with erect stems and a spreading habit, growing up to 1m tall. It prefers full sun and dry soils, and is commonly found in grasslands and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Triodia lanosa is used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Triodia lanosa is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triodia lanosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed-raising mix and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location for best results.

Where to Find Triodia lanosa

Triodia lanosa can be found in Australia.

Triodia lanosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triodia lanosa?

Triodia lanosa

What is the common name of Triodia lanosa?

Lanosa Triodia

What type of plant is Triodia lanosa?

Grass

Species in the Triodia genus

Triodia acutispicula, Triodia aeria, Triodia angusta, Triodia aristiglumis, Triodia aurita, Triodia basedowii, Triodia biflora, Triodia bitextura, Triodia brizoides, Triodia bromoides, Triodia bunglensis, Triodia burbidgeana, Triodia bynoei, Triodia claytonii, Triodia compacta, Triodia concinna, Triodia contorta, Triodia cunninghamii, Triodia danthonioides, Triodia desertorum, Triodia dielsii, Triodia epactia, Triodia fissura, Triodia fitzgeraldii, Triodia helmsii, Triodia hubbardii, Triodia inaequiloba, Triodia integra, Triodia intermedia, Triodia inutilis, Triodia irritans, Triodia lanata, Triodia lanigera, Triodia latzii, Triodia longiceps, Triodia longiloba, Triodia longipalea, Triodia marginata, Triodia melvillei, Triodia microstachya, Triodia mitchellii, Triodia molesta, Triodia pascoeana, Triodia plectrachnoides, Triodia plurinervata, Triodia procera, Triodia prona, Triodia pungens, Triodia racemigera, Triodia radonensis,

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

Michael D. Crisp (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crisp' in the authors string.
Jim Mant: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mant' in the authors string.
Michael Lazarides (1928-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lazarides' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77150553-1: 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].