Danthonia sericea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 1: 71 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862141
Common Names
- Danthonia Sericea
- Silky Oatgrass
- Silky Needlegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Danthonia sericea (also called Silky 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 sericea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Danthonia sericea is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Danthonia sericea is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a slow-growing plant and can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It is an evergreen grass and can be mowed to maintain its shape.
Where to Find Danthonia sericea
Danthonia sericea is native to Australia and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
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
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:76659-2: 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].