Status:
valid
Authors:
Hack. & Pilg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 6: 1 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861900
Common Names
- Danthonia domingensis
- Domingo Danthonia
- Domingo Wallaby Grass
Description
Danthonia domingensis (also called Domingo Wallaby Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Australia. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 40 cm in height, with a spread of up to 40 cm. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands, and is tolerant of a wide range of soils.
Uses & Benefits
Danthonia domingensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a soil amendment.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Danthonia domingensis sub. obtorta (Chase) Conert
Danthonia domingensis sub. shrevei (Britton) Conert
Danthonia domingensis sub. domingensis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Danthonia domingensis is a small, yellow-green, spike-like inflorescence. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped caryopsis. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Danthonia domingensis is best done by planting seeds or cuttings in well-draining soil. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a potting mix. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. The plant will flower in the summer months.
Where to Find Danthonia domingensis
Danthonia domingensis can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in areas such as Europe, Asia, and North America.
Danthonia domingensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Danthonia domingensis?
Danthonia domingensis
What is the common name of Danthonia domingensis?
Domingo wallaby grass
What is the habitat of Danthonia domingensis?
It is found in open woodland, grassland, and heathland
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:76622-2: 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].