Danthonia araucana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 94: 31 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861795
Common Names
- Araucana Danthonia
- Araucana Grass
- Araucana Finger Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Danthonia araucana (also called Araucanian Oat-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Danthonia araucana is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Danthonia araucana has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of white hairs at the base of the stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Danthonia araucana can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate drought and is moderately salt tolerant. It is best grown in a meadow or grassland setting.
Where to Find Danthonia araucana
Danthonia araucana can be found in Chile.
Danthonia araucana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Danthonia araucana?
Danthonia araucana
What is the common name of Danthonia araucana?
Chilean Wiregrass
Where does Danthonia araucana grow?
Danthonia araucana is found in Chile.
Species in the Danthonia genus
Danthonia alpina, Danthonia annableae, Danthonia araucana, Danthonia boliviensis, Danthonia breviseta, Danthonia californica, Danthonia cernua, Danthonia chaseana, Danthonia chiapasensis, Danthonia chilensis, Danthonia cirrata, Danthonia compressa, Danthonia decumbens, Danthonia domingensis, Danthonia holm-nielsenii, Danthonia intermedia, Danthonia malacantha, Danthonia melanathera, Danthonia montevidensis, Danthonia parryi, Danthonia rhizomata, Danthonia rugoloana, Danthonia secundiflora, Danthonia sericea, Danthonia spicata, Danthonia unispicata, Danthonia breviaristata,
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
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:76605-2: 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].