Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chiapasensis
ID:
862512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Davidse

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Novon 2: 100 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861847

Common Names

  • Chiapasensis Oatgrass
  • Chiapasensis Wiregrass
  • Chiapasensis Wallabygrass

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Danthonia chiapasensis 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 chiapasensis 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 chiapasensis 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 chiapasensis

Danthonia chiapasensis is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is also found in Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Danthonia chiapasensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Danthonia chiapasensis?

Danthonia chiapasensis

What is the common name of Danthonia chiapasensis?

Chiapas oatgrass

What is the habitat of Danthonia chiapasensis?

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

Gerrit Davidse (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Davidse' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306775-2: 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].