Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breviaristata
ID:
1267836

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Beck) Vierh.

Source:
tro

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 53: 225 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267174

Common Names

  • Danthonia breviaristata
  • Short-awned Danthonia
  • Breviaristata Danthonia

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Description

Danthonia breviaristata (also called Short-awned Wallaby Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in grassland and woodland areas. Its leaves are linear to lanceolate, with a length of 5–15 cm and a width of 0.5–2 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Danthonia breviaristata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Danthonia breviaristata has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Danthonia breviaristata is a grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is frost tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Danthonia breviaristata

Danthonia breviaristata can be found in Australia.

Danthonia breviaristata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Danthonia breviaristata?

Danthonia breviaristata

What type of plant is Danthonia breviaristata?

Grass

What is the natural habitat of Danthonia breviaristata?

Grassy woodlands

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

Günther Beck von Mannagetta und Lerchenau (1856-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beck' in the authors string.
Friedrich Vierhapper (1876-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vierh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60457956-2: 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].