Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malacantha
ID:
862671

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) Pilg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10: 759 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862006

Common Names

  • Malacantha Wiregrass
  • Malacantha Danthonia
  • Malacantha Grass

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Description

Danthonia malacantha (also called Rough oat grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes, and is characterized by its tufted habit and narrow, linear leaves with a rough texture.

Uses & Benefits

Danthonia malacantha is used as an ornamental grass in gardens, as well as for erosion control and as a cover crop. It is also used in the production of hay and forage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Danthonia malacantha is a yellow-green color, with a single spike of flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of white hairs at the tip.

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Where to Find Danthonia malacantha

Danthonia malacantha can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and South America.

Danthonia malacantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Danthonia malacantha?

Danthonia malacantha

What is the common name of Danthonia malacantha?

Soft-spiked danthonia

What is the natural habitat of Danthonia malacantha?

Grassy woodlands and open forests

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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:76641-2: 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].