Trisetum flavescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) P.Beauv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1812
Citation Micro:
Ess. Agrostogr. : 88 (1812)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000905119
Common Names
- Flavescens Meadow Grass
- Trisetum Flavescens
- Three-Awned Meadow Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trisetum flavescens (also called Yellow Feathergrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. It is a tufted grass that grows up to 1 m tall and has narrow, linear leaves. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Trisetum flavescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It is drought tolerant and can be used to control erosion.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Trisetum flavescens sub. griseovirens (H.Lindb.) DobignardTrisetum flavescens sub. flavescens
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trisetum flavescens has small, greenish-white flowers that are borne in spike-like panicles. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are short and slender with narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trisetum flavescens is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is not as reliable.
Where to Find Trisetum flavescens
Trisetum flavescens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found growing in dry, rocky areas.
Species in the Trisetum genus
Trisetum alpestre, Trisetum altaicum, Trisetum ambiguum, Trisetum antarcticum, Trisetum argenteum, Trisetum bertolonii, Trisetum buschianum, Trisetum caudulatum, Trisetum clarkei, Trisetum debile, Trisetum flavescens, Trisetum fuscum, Trisetum glomeratum, Trisetum gracile, Trisetum laconicum, Trisetum longiglume, Trisetum macbridei, Trisetum macrotrichum, Trisetum orthochaetum, Trisetum phleoides, Trisetum rigidum, Trisetum scitulum, Trisetum velutinum, Trisetum yunnanense, Trisetum subspontaneum, Trisetum tamonanteae,
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
Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:425194-1: 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].