Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compressa
ID:
862531

Status:
valid

Authors:
Austin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 2: 21 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861866

Common Names

  • Danthonia
  • Wallaby Grass
  • Compressed Wallaby Grass

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Description

Danthonia compressa (also called Compressed 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 compressa is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a turf grass in warm climates.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Danthonia compressa is a small, yellow-green flower head with a single floret. The seed of this plant is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Danthonia compressa are small, green, and have a single, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Danthonia compressa is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia and prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept at a temperature of 18-24°C. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Separate the clumps and replant in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Danthonia compressa

Danthonia compressa 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.

Danthonia compressa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Danthonia compressa?

Danthonia compressa

What is the common name of Danthonia compressa?

Compressed Wallaby Grass

What type of plant is Danthonia compressa?

Grass

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

Coe Finch Austin (1831-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Austin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397514-1: 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].