Trichophorum clementis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clementis
ID:
592478
Status:
valid
Authors:
(M.E.Jones) S.G.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Novon 5: 102 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591810
Common Names
- Trichophorum Clementis
- Clement's Cottongrass
- Clement's Cotton Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trichophorum clementis (also called Clement's cotton grass, among many other common names) is a grass native to North America. It has narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wet meadows, bogs, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Trichophorum clementis is a species of sedge native to North America. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichophorum clementis is a small, white or light blue flower. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trichophorum clementis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Trichophorum clementis
Trichophorum clementis can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Trichophorum clementis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichophorum clementis?
Trichophorum clementis
What is the common name of Trichophorum clementis?
Clement's Trichophorum
What is the natural habitat of Trichophorum clementis?
Mountainous regions
Species in the Trichophorum genus
Trichophorum alpinum, Trichophorum cespitosum, Trichophorum clintonii, Trichophorum distigmaticum, Trichophorum dolichocarpum, Trichophorum planifolium, Trichophorum pumilum, Trichophorum rigidum, Trichophorum schansiense, Trichophorum subcapitatum, Trichophorum uniflorum, Trichophorum mattfeldianum, Trichophorum dioicum, Trichophorum clementis, Trichophorum uniflorum, Trichophorum scabriculme, Trichophorum analecta, Trichophorum coahuilense, Trichophorum evadens, Trichophorum inversum, Trichophorum tepaliferum, Trichophorum filipes,
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
Marcus E. Jones (1852-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Jones' in the authors string.
Stanley Galen Smith (1926-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.G.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:982500-1: 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].