Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
dinteri
ID:
862882

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pilg.) C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1934: 436 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862217

Common Names

  • Danthoniopsis dinteri
  • Dinter's Danthoniopsis
  • Dinter's Wiregrass

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Description

Danthoniopsis dinteri (also called Dinter's oatgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and grows in dry, open areas. It is a perennial grass that can reach heights of up to 60 cm. Its leaves are linear and have a rough texture. Its flowers are small and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Danthoniopsis dinteri 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

The flower of Danthoniopsis dinteri 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Danthoniopsis dinteri is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer and should be kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Danthoniopsis dinteri

Danthoniopsis dinteri can be found in South Africa.

Danthoniopsis dinteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Danthoniopsis dinteri?

Danthoniopsis dinteri

What is the common name of Danthoniopsis dinteri?

Dinter's oatgrass

What type of plant is Danthoniopsis dinteri?

Grass

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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397802-1: 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].