Trichophorum subcapitatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subcapitatum
ID:
592733
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thwaites) D.A.Simpson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 227 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592065
Common Names
- Subcapitate Foxtail
- Subcapitate Meadow-Foxtail
- Subcapitate Meadow Foxtail
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trichophorum subcapitatum (also called Subcapitate club-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial native to Europe and Asia, typically found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet grasslands. It grows up to 1m tall and has small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Trichophorum subcapitatum is used as a ground cover in gardens and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trichophorum subcapitatum has small, bright yellow flowers that appear in the spring. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have thin, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trichophorum subcapitatum is a grass native to California. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soils. Propagation can be done through seeds or division.
Where to Find Trichophorum subcapitatum
Trichophorum subcapitatum can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods in the eastern United States and Canada.
Trichophorum subcapitatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichophorum subcapitatum?
Trichophorum subcapitatum
What is the common name of Trichophorum subcapitatum?
Subcapitate Meadow-Fescue
What is the optimal soil type for Trichophorum subcapitatum?
Well-drained, moist, acidic soil
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
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
David Alan Simpson (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Simpson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1000389-1: 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].