Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trifidus
ID:
905448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Munro ex Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 7: 286 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904783



Common Names

  • Tripogon trifidus
  • Trifidus Grass
  • Three-Fingered Grass


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Description

Tripogon trifidus (also called Three-lobed Bristlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist habitats, such as along streams, in wet meadows, and in other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tripogon trifidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant is known for its drought tolerance and can be used in xeriscaping.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tripogon trifidus var. trifidus
Tripogon trifidus var. sivarajanii (Sunil) Sang.Dey & Prasanna
Tripogon trifidus var. tirumalae (Chorghe, Rasingam, Prasanna & Sankara Rao) Sang.Dey & Prasanna

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tripogon trifidus has small, yellow flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tripogon trifidus is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is a fast-growing species that can reach up to 1.5m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and some frost. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rhizomes. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Tripogon trifidus

Tripogon trifidus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including southern France, Spain, Italy, and Greece.

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60446928-2: 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].