Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
gammiei
ID:
862873

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bhide) C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 34: t. 3331 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862208

Common Names

  • Danthonidium gammiei
  • Gammie's Danthonidium
  • Gammie's Wiregrass

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Description

Danthonidium gammiei (also called Slender Wallaby-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia and New Zealand. It has narrow, flat leaves and grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Danthonidium gammiei is used as a forage grass for livestock, as well as for erosion control, soil stabilization, and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flowers of Danthonidium gammiei are small, yellow-green and clustered in a panicle. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are slender and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Danthonidium gammiei: Danthonidium gammiei is a perennial grass that is native to South America. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by seed or division. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Danthonidium gammiei

Danthonidium gammiei can be found in South Africa.

Danthonidium gammiei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Danthonidium gammiei?

Danthonidium gammiei

What is the family of Danthonidium gammiei?

Poaceae

Where is Danthonidium gammiei found?

South America

Species in the Danthonidium 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

Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
Shri R.K. Bhide (1900-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bhide' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397794-1: 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].