Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
lanata
ID:
852223

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Telopea 6: 586 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851558

Common Names

  • Lanata Spear Grass
  • Spear Grass
  • Austrostipa lanata

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Description

Austrostipa lanata (also called Woolly Spear Grass, among many other common names) is an erect perennial grass species native to Australia. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 1 m in height. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and open forests in temperate and tropical regions of Australia.

Uses & Benefits

Austrostipa lanata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Austrostipa lanata is a small, yellow-green spikelet, typically with three to five florets. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are very small, with a single seed leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Austrostipa lanata is a perennial grass that is native to Australia. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in late winter or early spring. The seed should be sown in a sunny position and lightly covered with soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Austrostipa lanata

Austrostipa lanata can be found in Australia, primarily in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.

Austrostipa lanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Austrostipa lanata?

Austrostipa lanata

What are the common names of Austrostipa lanata?

Woolly Spear Grass

What is the growth habit of Austrostipa lanata?

It is a perennial grass with a tufted habit.

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.
Joyce Winifred Vickery (1908-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vickery' 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:989833-1: 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].