Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ravennae
ID:
908999

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) H.Scholz

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 36: 664 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908334

Common Names

  • Ravennae Tripidium
  • Tripidium Ravennae
  • Tall Fescue

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Description

Tripidium ravennae (also called Ravenna's Tripidium, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is found in moist habitats, such as riverbanks, marshes, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tripidium ravennae is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tripidium ravennae has small, white flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small and dark brown, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tripidium ravennae is a perennial grass that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drought and salt spray. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Tripidium ravennae

Tripidium ravennae can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Tripidium ravennae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tripidium ravennae?

Tripidium ravennae

What is the common name of Tripidium ravennae?

Ravenna's Tripidium

Where is Tripidium ravennae found?

It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and China

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Hildemar Scholz (1928-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Scholz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77075505-1: 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].