Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
turbinata
ID:
1582263

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.R.Williams

Source:

Year:
2022

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 33: 71 (2022)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000043068

Common Names

  • Austrostipa
  • Turbinata
  • Turbinate Spear Grass

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Description

Austrostipa turbinata (also called 'Turbinate Spear Grass', among many other common names) is an evergreen grass native to Australia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, spike-like flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, often in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Austrostipa turbinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a sweet, fragrant smell and is often used in bouquets and flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Austrostipa turbinata has small, yellow flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Austrostipa turbinata is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer.

Where to Find Austrostipa turbinata

Austrostipa turbinata is found in Australia.

Austrostipa turbinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Austrostipa turbinata?

Austrostipa turbinata

What is the common name of Austrostipa turbinata?

Turbinata

What is the family of Austrostipa turbinata?

Poaceae

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77310327-1: 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].