Austrostipa nitida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
852231
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Summerh. & C.E.Hubb.) S.W.L.Jacobs & J.Everett
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Telopea 6: 587 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851566
Common Names
- Nitida Spear Grass
- Spear Grass
- Austrostipa nitida
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Austrostipa nitida (also called Shiny 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 nitida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Austrostipa nitida 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Austrostipa nitida is a perennial grass native to Australia. It grows up to 1 m tall and prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. It is drought and frost tolerant.
Where to Find Austrostipa nitida
Austrostipa nitida can be found in Australia, primarily in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.
Austrostipa nitida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Austrostipa nitida?
Austrostipa nitida
What are the common names of Austrostipa nitida?
Shiny Spear Grass
What is the growth habit of Austrostipa nitida?
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.
Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' 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:989840-1: 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].