Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
verticillata
ID:
852263

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Telopea 6: 589 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851598

Common Names

  • Austrostipa verticillata
  • Whorled Spear Grass
  • Whorled Spear-grass

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Description

Austrostipa verticillata (also called Spear Grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to Australia, where it is found in the southern regions of the continent. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Austrostipa verticillata 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Austrostipa verticillata has small, yellowish-green flowers which are clustered in small heads. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. Its seedlings have a single, unbranched stem with a single leaf at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Austrostipa verticillata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps in early spring before new growth begins.

Where to Find Austrostipa verticillata

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

Austrostipa verticillata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Austrostipa verticillata?

Austrostipa verticillata

What type of plant is Austrostipa verticillata?

Grass

What is the natural habitat of Austrostipa verticillata?

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
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:989869-1: 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].