Tripidium rufipilum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steud.) Welker, Voronts. & E.A.Kellogg
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 471: 297 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025096
Common Names
- Tripidium rufipilum
- Red-haired Tripidium
- Tripidium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tripidium rufipilum (also called Red-haired Tripidium, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tripidium rufipilum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. It is also used to make wreaths and other decorations.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Tripidium rufipilum is small, yellow in color and has three petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have yellow flowers.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tripidium rufipilum can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a pot with well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and planted in a pot with well-draining soil. The plants should be kept in bright, indirect sunlight and watered regularly.
Where to Find Tripidium rufipilum
Tripidium rufipilum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Tripidium rufipilum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tripidium rufipilum?
Tripidium rufipilum
What type of plant is Tripidium rufipilum?
Tripidium rufipilum is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
Where is Tripidium rufipilum found?
Tripidium rufipilum is found in Central and South America.
Species in the Tripidium genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77214457-1: 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].