Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
glumacea
ID:
905577

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Maire

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 33: 93 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904912



Common Names

  • Trisetaria glumacea
  • Glume Trisetaria
  • Glume Feather Grass


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Description

Trisetaria glumacea (also called Glumaceous 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

Trisetaria glumacea is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trisetaria glumacea has small yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trisetaria glumacea 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 Trisetaria glumacea

Trisetaria glumacea can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Trisetaria glumacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trisetaria glumacea?

Trisetaria glumacea

What is the common name of Trisetaria glumacea?

Glumaceous Three-Awned Grass

What is the natural habitat of Trisetaria glumacea?

Dry, rocky hillsides 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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:425063-1: 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].