Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigidum
ID:
906023

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Bieb.) Roem. & Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15[bis]. 2: 662 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000905358



Common Names

  • Rigid Hair-grass
  • Trisetum rigidum
  • Rigid Meadow-grass


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Description

Trisetum rigidum (also called Rigid Foxtail, among many other common names) is an annual grass species that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a tufted habit and its leaves are flat, with a rough texture. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia, and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trisetum rigidum is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It can also be used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trisetum rigidum sub. teberdense (Litv.) Tzvelev
Trisetum rigidum sub. rigidum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trisetum rigidum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trisetum rigidum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Trisetum rigidum

Trisetum rigidum is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and also in North Africa.

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

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:425363-1: 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].