Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
minima
ID:
1335733

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich.) P.M.Peterson & Romasch.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Taxon 65: 1278 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348187



Common Names

  • Tripogonella minima
  • Minima Tripogonella
  • Tripogonella


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Description

Tripogonella minima (also called 'Miniature Tripogonella', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky areas and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Tripogonella minima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a low-maintenance groundcover. It is also used as a food source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Tripogonella minima is yellow, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tripogonella minima can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Tripogonella minima

Tripogonella minima can be found in the arid regions of Western Australia and South Australia.

Tripogonella minima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tripogonella minima?

Tripogonella minima

What is the common name of Tripogonella minima?

Minima Tripogonella

What is the natural habitat of Tripogonella minima?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

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

Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' in the authors string.
Konstantyn Romaschenko (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Romasch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77160938-1: 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].