Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
rudis
ID:
852247

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Telopea 6: 588 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851582

Common Names

  • Rudis Spear Grass
  • Spear Grass
  • Austrostipa rudis

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Description

Austrostipa rudis (also called rough 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 rudis is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and as a forage grass for livestock. It is also used to help control erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Austrostipa rudis sub. australis (J.Everett & S.W.L.Jacobs) S.W.L.Jacobs & J.Everett
Austrostipa rudis sub. nervosa (Vickery) S.W.L.Jacobs & J.Everett
Austrostipa rudis sub. rudis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Austrostipa rudis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Austrostipa rudis 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 rudis

Austrostipa rudis can be found in Australia, particularly in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Austrostipa rudis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Austrostipa rudis?

Austrostipa rudis

What is the common name of Austrostipa rudis?

Rudis Spear Grass

What is the natural habitat of Austrostipa rudis?

Dry sclerophyll forests, grassy woodlands and heathlands

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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Joy Everett (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Everett' 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:989855-1: 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].