Triodia molesta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.T.Burb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Austral. J. Bot. 1: 164 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904628
Common Names
- Triodia molesta
- Spinifex Molesta
- Porcupine Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Triodia molesta (also called Prickly Spinifex, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Australia. It grows to a height of up to 1 meter and has a tufted habit with narrow, linear leaves. It prefers sandy soils and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Triodia molesta has been used for a variety of purposes, including as a source of food, medicine, and building materials. It is also used as a fuel, and its leaves can be used to make baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Triodia molesta is a small yellow-green flower head with a diameter of about 2-3 mm. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small, thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Triodia molesta is a perennial grass native to Australia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Triodia molesta is a low-maintenance plant that requires little care.
Where to Find Triodia molesta
Triodia molesta can be found in Australia.
Triodia molesta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triodia molesta?
Triodia molesta
What is the common name of Triodia molesta?
Molesta Spinifex
Where does Triodia molesta grow?
It is native to Australia
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
Nancy Tyson Burbidge (1912-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.T.Burb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424869-1: 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].