Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Gilg
                
                
                    
Source:
ksu
                
                
                    
Year:
1908
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 478 (1908)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901252
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Acuminatus Trichostephanus
- Trichostephanus Acuminatus
- Acuminate Trichostephanus
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Trichostephanus acuminatus (also called Acuminate Trichostephanus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It is a low-growing grass, typically reaching heights of 0.5 meters, and is found in dry, sandy soils.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Trichostephanus acuminatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a windbreak and to provide shade.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Trichostephanus acuminatus is a small, yellowish spikelet, while the seed is a small, black caryopsis. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf that is linear and pointed.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Trichostephanus acuminatus is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Pruning is recommended to maintain its shape and encourage new growth.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Trichostephanus acuminatus
                        
                            Trichostephanus acuminatus can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Trichostephanus acuminatus FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Trichostephanus acuminatus?
Trichostephanus acuminatus
What is the common name of Trichostephanus acuminatus?
Acuminate Trichostephanus
What is the natural habitat of Trichostephanus acuminatus?
It is native to the India and Sri Lanka
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Trichostephanus genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Salicaceae family
                        
                            Abatia angeliana, 
Abatia americana, 
Abatia canescens, 
Abatia glabra, 
Abatia mexicana, 
Abatia microphylla, 
Abatia parviflora, 
Abatia rugosa, 
Abatia spicata, 
Abatia stellata, 
Azara alpina, 
Azara celastrina, 
Azara dentata, 
Azara integrifolia, 
Azara intermedia, 
Azara lanceolata, 
Azara microphylla, 
Azara petiolaris, 
Azara salicifolia, 
Azara serrata, 
Azara uruguayensis, 
Banara acunae, 
Banara arguta, 
Banara axilliflora, 
Banara boliviana, 
Banara brasiliensis, 
Banara brittonii, 
Banara caymanensis, 
Banara cordifolia, 
Banara domingensis, 
Banara excisa, 
Banara glauca, 
Banara guianensis, 
Banara ibaguensis, 
Banara larensis, 
Banara leptophylla, 
Banara minutiflora, 
Banara nitida, 
Banara orinocensis, 
Banara parviflora, 
Banara portoricensis, 
Banara quinquenervis, 
Banara regia, 
Banara riparia, 
Banara riscoi, 
Banara saxicola, 
Banara selleana, 
Banara serrata, 
Banara splendens, 
Banara tomentosa,