Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
scopulorum
ID:
862901

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.B.Phipps) J.B.Phipps

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2.A, 46: 423 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862236

Common Names

  • Danthoniopsis scopulorum
  • Scopulorum Velvetgrass
  • Velvetgrass

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Description

Danthoniopsis scopulorum (also called Rock wallaby grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Australia, New Zealand, and South America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Danthoniopsis scopulorum is used as an ornamental grass and is also used in erosion control and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Danthoniopsis scopulorum is small and yellow, with a single pistil and three stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a thin coating. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Danthoniopsis scopulorum 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 scopulorum

Danthoniopsis scopulorum can be found in South Africa.

Danthoniopsis scopulorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Danthoniopsis scopulorum?

Danthoniopsis scopulorum

What is the common name of Danthoniopsis scopulorum?

Scopulorum oatgrass

What type of plant is Danthoniopsis scopulorum?

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

James Bird Phipps (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Phipps' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397818-1: 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].