Status:
valid
Authors:
Laegaard
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 57: 17 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861961
Common Names
- Holm-nielsenii Oatgrass
- Slender Oatgrass
- Holm-Nielsen's Oatgrass
Description
Danthonia holm-nielsenii (also called Holm-Nielsen's oat grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Danthonia holm-nielsenii is used as a turf grass, for erosion control, and as a forage grass. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Danthonia holm-nielsenii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Danthonia holm-nielsenii is a perennial grass native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and division can be done in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Danthonia holm-nielsenii
Danthonia holm-nielsenii is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Danthonia holm-nielsenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Danthonia holm-nielsenii?
Danthonia holm-nielsenii
What is the common name of Danthonia holm-nielsenii?
Holm-Nielsen's wallaby grass
Where does Danthonia holm-nielsenii grow?
Danthonia holm-nielsenii grows in 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:314846-2: 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].