Trichophorum distigmaticum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
distigmaticum
ID:
592522
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kük.) T.V.Egorova
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Rast. Tsentral. Azii 3: 14 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591854
Common Names
- Trichophorum Distigmaticum
- Two-Stamen Cottongrass
- Two-Stamen Cotton Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trichophorum distigmaticum (also called two-awned 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 distigmaticum 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 distigmaticum 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 distigmaticum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained seed compost. Cuttings should be taken in summer or autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the side shoots and should be about 5-7 cm long. They should be rooted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Trichophorum distigmaticum
Trichophorum distigmaticum can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Trichophorum distigmaticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichophorum distigmaticum?
Trichophorum distigmaticum
What is the family of Trichophorum distigmaticum?
Cyperaceae
What is the common name of Trichophorum distigmaticum?
Two-stigmed trichophorum
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
Tatyana Yegorova (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.V.Egorova' in the authors string.
Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315467-1: 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].