Status:
valid
Authors:
(Coss. & Durieu) P.Candargy
Source:
wcs
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Arch. Biol. Vég. Pure Appl. 1: 35 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862259
Common Names
- Dasypyrum hordeaceum
- Hordeaceum Dasypyrum
- Dasypyrum
Description
Dasypyrum hordeaceum (also called Barley 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
Dasypyrum hordeaceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dasypyrum hordeaceum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dasypyrum hordeaceum 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 Dasypyrum hordeaceum
Dasypyrum hordeaceum can be found in Europe and North Africa.
Dasypyrum hordeaceum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dasypyrum hordeaceum?
Dasypyrum hordeaceum
What is the common name of Dasypyrum hordeaceum?
Barley dasypyrum
What is the habitat of Dasypyrum hordeaceum?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Dasypyrum 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397833-1: 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].