Danthonia melanathera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hack.) Bernardello
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Kurtziana 10: 249 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862009
Common Names
- Melanathera Wiregrass
- Melanathera Danthonia
- Melanathera Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Danthonia melanathera (also called Black 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 blackish color.
Uses & Benefits
Danthonia melanathera 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 melanathera 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Danthonia melanathera is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and frost and can be grown in a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Danthonia melanathera
Danthonia melanathera can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and South America.
Danthonia melanathera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Danthonia melanathera?
Danthonia melanathera
What is the common name of Danthonia melanathera?
Black-leaved danthonia
What is the natural habitat of Danthonia melanathera?
Grassy woodlands and open forests
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
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
Gabriel Bernardello (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bernardello' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:76642-2: 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].