Status:
valid
Authors:
Tzvelev
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 94: 570 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912187
Common Names
- Danthoniastrum Kolakovskyi
- Kolakovskyi Danthoniastrum
- Danthoniastrum
Description
Danthoniastrum kolakovskyi (also called 'Kolakovsky's Danthoniastrum', among many other common names) is a grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is found in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Danthoniastrum kolakovskyi is used as an ornamental plant and for its wood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Danthoniastrum kolakovskyi is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Danthoniastrum kolakovskyi is a species of grass that is native to tropical regions of Africa. It is a fast-growing, evergreen grass that can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed, which should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Germination can take up to 2 weeks. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant.
Where to Find Danthoniastrum kolakovskyi
Danthoniastrum kolakovskyi is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests.
Danthoniastrum kolakovskyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Danthoniastrum kolakovskyi?
Danthoniastrum kolakovskyi
What is the common name of Danthoniastrum kolakovskyi?
Kolakovsky's Grass
Where is Danthoniastrum kolakovskyi native to?
Ukraine
Species in the Danthoniastrum genus
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:77101998-1: 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].