Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mucronata
ID:
907250

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Crampton) Reeder

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 69: 1091 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000906585



Common Names

  • Tuctoria mucronata
  • Mucronate Tuctoria
  • Mucronate Tuctoria Grass


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Description

Tuctoria mucronata (also called Tuctoria, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has a tufted habit and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in sunny, dry areas and is tolerant of drought and poor soils.

Uses & Benefits

Tuctoria mucronata is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tuctoria mucronata has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender with a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tuctoria mucronata can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. For division, carefully dig up the plant and divide the rootball into several sections. Replant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Tuctoria mucronata

Tuctoria mucronata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Turkey, Greece, and Italy.

Tuctoria mucronata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tuctoria mucronata?

Tuctoria mucronata

What type of plant is Tuctoria mucronata?

Perennial herb

What is the growth habit of Tuctoria mucronata?

Mat-forming

Species in the Tuctoria genus

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

John Raymond Reeder (1914-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reeder' in the authors string.
Beecher Crampton (1918-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crampton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:260319-2: 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].