Status:
valid
Authors:
Scribn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 21: 133 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862052
Common Names
- Danthonia Parryi
- Fairy Grass
- Mountain Oat Grass
Description
Danthonia parryi (also called Parry's Wallaby-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia and New Zealand. It has narrow leaves and a slender, wiry stem. It typically grows in open grasslands, woodlands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Danthonia parryi is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as for erosion control and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Danthonia parryi is a small, yellow-green inflorescence with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Danthonia parryi: Danthonia parryi is a perennial grass native to Australia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soils and climates. It is best grown in full sun and can tolerate some shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Danthonia parryi
Danthonia parryi can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Danthonia parryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Danthonia parryi?
Danthonia parryi
What is the common name of Danthonia parryi?
Parry's Oatgrass
What is the habitat of Danthonia parryi?
Dry open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands
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:76649-2: 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].