Status:
valid
Authors:
Sulekic
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 37: 341 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862119
Common Names
- Danthonia Rugoloana
- Rugolo's Oatgrass
- Rugolo's Needlegrass
Description
Danthonia rugoloana (also called Rugolo's 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 rugoloana 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 rugoloana 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 rugoloana are small, green, and have a single, slender leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Danthonia rugoloana: 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 rugoloana
Danthonia rugoloana is native to Australia and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Danthonia rugoloana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Danthonia rugoloana?
Danthonia rugoloana
What is the common name of Danthonia rugoloana?
Rugolo's Oatgrass
What is the habitat of Danthonia rugoloana?
Dry, rocky or sandy soils in 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:319727-2: 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].