Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
acrociliata
ID:
852196

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Reader) S.W.L.Jacobs & J.Everett

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Telopea 6: 584 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851531

Common Names

  • Austrostipa acrociliata
  • Tassel Spear-grass
  • Tassel Speargrass

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Description

Austrostipa acrociliata (also called hairy spear grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Austrostipa acrociliata is used as a forage plant for livestock and as a soil stabilizer. It also has ornamental uses in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Austrostipa acrociliata is a small, yellow-green flower with a single pistil and six stamens. The seed is small and round with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Austrostipa acrociliata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Austrostipa acrociliata

Austrostipa acrociliata can be found in Australia.

Austrostipa acrociliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Austrostipa acrociliata?

Austrostipa acrociliata

What type of plant is Austrostipa acrociliata?

Grass

What is the natural habitat of Austrostipa acrociliata?

Open woodlands and grasslands

Species in the Austrostipa genus

Austrostipa acrociliata, Austrostipa aphylla, Austrostipa aquarii, Austrostipa aristiglumis, Austrostipa bigeniculata, Austrostipa blackii, Austrostipa blakei, Austrostipa breviglumis, Austrostipa campylachne, Austrostipa centralis, Austrostipa compressa, Austrostipa crinita, Austrostipa curticoma, Austrostipa densiflora, Austrostipa dongicola, Austrostipa drummondii, Austrostipa echinata, Austrostipa elegantissima, Austrostipa eremophila, Austrostipa exilis, Austrostipa feresetacea, Austrostipa flavescens, Austrostipa geoffreyi, Austrostipa gibbosa, Austrostipa hemipogon, Austrostipa juncifolia, Austrostipa lanata, Austrostipa macalpinei, Austrostipa metatoris, Austrostipa mollis, Austrostipa muelleri, Austrostipa multispiculis, Austrostipa mundula, Austrostipa nitida, Austrostipa nivicola, Austrostipa nodosa, Austrostipa nullarborensis, Austrostipa oligostachya, Austrostipa petraea, Austrostipa pilata, Austrostipa platychaeta, Austrostipa plumigera, Austrostipa puberula, Austrostipa pubescens, Austrostipa pubinodis, Austrostipa pycnostachya, Austrostipa ramosissima, Austrostipa rudis, Austrostipa scabra, Austrostipa semibarbata,

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

Joy Everett (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Everett' in the authors string.
Felix Reader (1850-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reader' in the authors string.
Surrey Jacobs (1946-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.L.Jacobs' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:989807-1: 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].