Danthoniopsis viridis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridis
ID:
862907
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rendle) C.E.Hubb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1935: 310 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862242
Common Names
- Danthoniopsis viridis
- Green Velvetgrass
- Velvetgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Danthoniopsis viridis (also called Green 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 viridis 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 viridis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Danthoniopsis viridis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a light, sandy soil.
Where to Find Danthoniopsis viridis
Danthoniopsis viridis can be found in South Africa.
Species in the Danthoniopsis genus
Danthoniopsis acutigluma, Danthoniopsis aptera, Danthoniopsis barbata, Danthoniopsis chevalieri, Danthoniopsis chimanimaniensis, Danthoniopsis dinteri, Danthoniopsis lignosa, Danthoniopsis parva, Danthoniopsis petiolata, Danthoniopsis pruinosa, Danthoniopsis ramosa, Danthoniopsis scopulorum, Danthoniopsis simulans, Danthoniopsis stocksii, Danthoniopsis viridis, Danthoniopsis wasaensis,
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
Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' 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:397823-1: 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].