Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chaseana
ID:
862511

Status:
valid

Authors:
Conert

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Senckenberg. Biol. 56: 308 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861846

Common Names

  • Chase's Oatgrass
  • Chase's Wiregrass
  • Chase's Wallabygrass

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Description

Danthonia chaseana (also called Chase's Wallaby-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia. It has a tufted habit and flat, narrow leaves. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Danthonia chaseana is often used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It can also be used as a fodder crop for livestock, and it can be used to make paper and other products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Danthonia chaseana is a small, yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green with a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Danthonia chaseana is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky soils. It is a low-growing grass with a short, dense tufted habit. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. It can be mowed to keep it neat and tidy.

Where to Find Danthonia chaseana

Danthonia chaseana is native to North America and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands. It is also found in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Danthonia chaseana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Danthonia chaseana?

Danthonia chaseana

What is the common name of Danthonia chaseana?

Chase's oatgrass

What is the habitat of Danthonia chaseana?

Dry grasslands, meadows, and pastures

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

Hans Joachim Conert (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Conert' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:76615-2: 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].