Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zopilotense
ID:
905514

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hern.-Xol. & Randolph

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Folleto Techn. Of. Estud. Especiales 4: 22 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904849



Common Names

  • Tripsacum zopilotense
  • Zopilotense Grama Grass
  • Zopilotense Tripsacum


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Description

Tripsacum zopilotense (also called Mexican gamagrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae, native to Mexico and Central America. It is a perennial grass, growing to 1–2 m tall, with a tuft of leaves at the base and a flowering stem up to 1.5 m tall. The leaves are up to 30 cm long and 2 cm broad, with a pointed tip.

Uses & Benefits

Tripsacum zopilotense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are also used to make paper and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tripsacum zopilotense is a yellowish-green spikelet, the seed is a small, black, shiny seed, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tripsacum zopilotense can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer, in a warm, sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plant divisions should be planted in a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Tripsacum zopilotense

Tripsacum zopilotense is native to Central America.

Tripsacum zopilotense FAQ

What is the common name of Tripsacum zopilotense?

Common name of Tripsacum zopilotense is Zopilotense Gama Grass

What is the scientific name of Tripsacum zopilotense?

Scientific name of Tripsacum zopilotense is Tripsacum zopilotense

What is the habitat of Tripsacum zopilotense?

Tripsacum zopilotense is found in moist soils, meadows, and prairies

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

Effraim Ildefonso Hernández-Xolocotzi Guzman (1913-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hern.-Xol.' in the authors string.
Lowell Fitz Randolph (1894-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Randolph' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:287997-2: 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].