Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
wasaensis
ID:
862908

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1935: 310 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862243

Common Names

  • Danthoniopsis wasaensis
  • Wasaensis Velvetgrass
  • Velvetgrass

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Description

Danthoniopsis wasaensis (also called Wasa 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 wasaensis 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 wasaensis 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 wasaensis 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 wasaensis

Danthoniopsis wasaensis can be found in South Africa.

Danthoniopsis wasaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Danthoniopsis wasaensis?

Danthoniopsis wasaensis

What is the common name of Danthoniopsis wasaensis?

Wasa's danthonia

What is the habitat of Danthoniopsis wasaensis?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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.
Hyacinthe Julien Robert Vanderyst (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vanderyst' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397824-1: 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].