Tristachya contrerasii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
contrerasii
ID:
906223
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Guzmán
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 51: 463 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000905558
Common Names
- Tristachya contrerasii
- Contreras' Hairgrass
- Tristachya Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tristachya contrerasii (also called Contreras' Three-Awn, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It grows to a height of up to 1.5 m and has a clumping habit. Its leaves are linear and have a rough texture. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Tristachya contrerasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tristachya contrerasii is yellow with a white center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tristachya contrerasii can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Tristachya contrerasii
Tristachya contrerasii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides.
Tristachya contrerasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tristachya contrerasii?
Tristachya contrerasii
What is the common name of Tristachya contrerasii?
African Grass
Where does Tristachya contrerasii grow?
Tristachya contrerasii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa
Species in the Tristachya genus
Tristachya angustifolia, Tristachya auronitens, Tristachya avenacea, Tristachya bequaertii, Tristachya betsileensis, Tristachya bicrinita, Tristachya biseriata, Tristachya contrerasii, Tristachya hubbardiana, Tristachya huillensis, Tristachya humbertii, Tristachya laxa, Tristachya leiostachya, Tristachya leucothrix, Tristachya lualabaensis, Tristachya nodiglumis, Tristachya papilosa, Tristachya pedicellata, Tristachya rehmannii, Tristachya superba, Tristachya thollonii, Tristachya viridearistata,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:258917-2: 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].