Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhizomata
ID:
862777

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Comun. Bot. Mus. Hist. Nat. Montevideo 3(39): 2 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862112

Common Names

  • Danthonia Rhizomata
  • Rough Ricegrass
  • Mountain Oatgrass

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Description

Danthonia rhizomata (also called rhizomatous oat grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Australia and New Zealand. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and alpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Danthonia rhizomata is used as a forage grass for livestock, as well as for erosion control and as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used in landscaping, as it is a low-maintenance grass that requires little water and is tolerant of drought and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Danthonia rhizomata is a small, yellow-green flower head with a single floret. The seed of this plant is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Danthonia rhizomata are small, green, and have a single, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Danthonia rhizomata: This species is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. Division of clumps can also be done in spring.

Where to Find Danthonia rhizomata

Danthonia rhizomata can be found in the grasslands of South Africa.

Danthonia rhizomata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Danthonia rhizomata?

Danthonia rhizomata

What is the common name of Danthonia rhizomata?

Rhizomatous Oatgrass

What is the habitat of Danthonia rhizomata?

Dry, rocky or sandy soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands

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

Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:76656-2: 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].