Trisetum gracile - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Moris) Boiss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Voy. Bot. Espagne 2: 654 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000905178
Common Names
- Trisetum Gracile
- Graceful Oatgrass
- Trisetum Gracile Oatgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trisetum gracile (also called Gracile Trisetum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, sandy soils, and is typically found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Trisetum gracile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trisetum gracile has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in spike-like clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth, glossy surface. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trisetum gracile is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Deadheading is recommended to keep the plant looking tidy.
Where to Find Trisetum gracile
Trisetum gracile is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found growing in dry, rocky areas.
Trisetum gracile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trisetum gracile?
Trisetum gracile
What is the common name of Trisetum gracile?
Slender Oat Grass
Where is Trisetum gracile native to?
North America
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:425217-1: 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].