Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
862631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vasey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 10: 52 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861966

Common Names

  • Danthonia intermedia
  • Intermediate Danthonia
  • Intermediate Wallaby Grass

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Description

Danthonia intermedia (also called Intermediate 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 intermedia 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Danthonia intermedia sub. riabuschinskii (Kom.) Tzvelev
Danthonia intermedia sub. intermedia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Danthonia intermedia 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Danthonia intermedia is best done by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate air circulation and light penetration. The plants should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. Once established, the plants should be mowed regularly to maintain a neat appearance.

Where to Find Danthonia intermedia

Danthonia intermedia is native to North America and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Danthonia intermedia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Danthonia intermedia?

Danthonia intermedia

What is the common name of Danthonia intermedia?

Intermediate wallaby grass

Where does Danthonia intermedia grow?

Danthonia intermedia grows in Australia

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

George Vasey (1822-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vasey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397597-1: 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].