Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bequaertii
ID:
906212

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 6: 46 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000905547

Common Names

  • Tristachya bequaertii
  • Bequaert's Hairgrass
  • Tristachya Grass

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Description

Tristachya bequaertii (also called Bequaert's Three-awn, among many other common names) is an annual grass species that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a tufted habit and its leaves are flat, with a rough texture. It is native to Africa, and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tristachya bequaertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tristachya bequaertii has small, yellow-green flowers and seeds that are about 1.5 mm long. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tristachya bequaertii can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Tristachya bequaertii

Tristachya bequaertii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides.

Tristachya bequaertii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tristachya bequaertii?

Tristachya bequaertii

What is the common name of Tristachya bequaertii?

African Grass

Where does Tristachya bequaertii grow?

Tristachya bequaertii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

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

Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:425455-1: 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].