Species
Trisetum youngii
Etymology
Trisetum: Three-bristled
Current Conservation Status
2012 - Not Threatened
Conservation status of New Zealand indigenous vascular plants, 2012
The conservation status of all known New Zealand vascular plant taxa at the rank of species and below were reassessed in 2012 using the New Zealand Threat Classification System (NZTCS). This report includes a statistical summary and brief notes on changes since 2009 and replaces all previous NZTCS lists for vascular plants. Authors: Peter J. de Lange, Jeremy R. Rolfe, Paul D. Champion, Shannel P. Courtney, Peter B. Heenan, John W. Barkla, Ewen K. Cameron, David A. Norton and Rodney A. Hitchmough. File size: 792KB
Previous Conservation Status
2009 - Not Threatened
2004 - Not Threatened
Authority
Trisetum youngii Hook.f.
Family
Poaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Native
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National Vegetation Survey (NVS) Databank is a physical archive and electronic databank containing records of over 94,000 vegetation survey plots - including data from over 19,000 permanent plots. NVS maintains a standard set of species code abbreviations that correspond to standard scientific plant names from the Ngä Tipu o Aotearoa - New Zealand Plants database.
Structural Class
Grasses
Synonyms
None
Distribution
Endemic. North Island, uncommon, on Mt Hikurangi, Ruahine and Tararua Ranges. South Island uncommon, along the main divide and to the west to Fiordland.
Habitat
Subalpine to alpine (760 - 1980 m) grassland, grey scrub and forest margins, where it often found on boulder falls or slip scars. Usually in shady, damp sites.
Propagation Technique
Easy from fresh seed and division of whole plants. Dislikes humdity but will grow well in most soils though it prefers shade. A very attractive grass which should be more widely grown. Often hybridises with T. lepidium and T. tenellum.
Threats
Not Threatened
Chromosome No.
2n = 28
Endemic Taxon
Yes
Endemic Genus
No
Endemic Family
No
Where To Buy
Not commercially available
This page last updated on 20 Jan 2014