Danthonia cirrata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hack. & Arechav.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Montevideo 1: 367 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861856
Common Names
- Cirrate Danthonia
- Cirrate Grass
- Cirrate Finger Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Danthonia cirrata (also called Curled Oat-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Danthonia cirrata 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 cirrata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, thin and green with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Danthonia cirrata 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 cirrata
Danthonia cirrata is native to Australia and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands. It is also found in New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia.
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
José Arechavaleta (1838-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arechav.' in the authors string.
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:76617-2: 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].