Triscenia ovina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Pl. Wright. 2: 534 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904884
Common Names
- Triscenia ovina
- Ovine Triscenia
- Ovine Feather Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Triscenia ovina (also called Sheep's feather grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is often found in rocky or sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Triscenia ovina is used as a forage grass for livestock, as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Triscenia ovina is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Triscenia ovina can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is moderately salt tolerant. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Triscenia ovina
Triscenia ovina can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Species in the Triscenia genus
Species in the Poaceae family
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References
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:425045-1: 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].