Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
antarctica
ID:
863089

Status:
valid

Authors:
É.Desv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 6: 338 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862424

Common Names

  • Antarctica Grass
  • Deschampsia Antarctica
  • Mountain Grass

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Description

Deschampsia antarctica (also called Antarctic Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Antarctica. It is an evergreen grass with thin, wiry leaves. It grows in temperate climates in lowland and mountain areas. It is found in open forests, along roadsides, and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Deschampsia antarctica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for grazing animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Deschampsia antarctica has small, yellow-green flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deschampsia antarctica is a perennial grass native to Antarctica. It is a low-growing grass that grows in clumps and has thin, arching leaves. It is tolerant of a range of soil types and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seed should be sown in spring and the plants should be spaced about 20 cm apart.

Where to Find Deschampsia antarctica

Deschampsia antarctica is native to Antarctica.

Deschampsia antarctica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deschampsia antarctica?

Deschampsia antarctica

What is the common name of Deschampsia antarctica?

Antarctic Hairgrass

What is the natural habitat of Deschampsia antarctica?

Tundra and coastal areas

Species in the Deschampsia genus

Deschampsia airiformis, Deschampsia angusta, Deschampsia antarctica, Deschampsia argentea, Deschampsia berteroana, Deschampsia cespitosa, Deschampsia chapmanii, Deschampsia christophersenii, Deschampsia cordillerarum, Deschampsia danthonioides, Deschampsia domingensis, Deschampsia elongata, Deschampsia gracillima, Deschampsia kingii, Deschampsia klossii, Deschampsia koelerioides, Deschampsia laxa, Deschampsia liebmanniana, Deschampsia looseriana, Deschampsia media, Deschampsia mejlandii, Deschampsia mendocina, Deschampsia mexicana, Deschampsia mildbraedii, Deschampsia nubigena, Deschampsia parvula, Deschampsia patula, Deschampsia pusilla, Deschampsia robusta, Deschampsia setacea, Deschampsia tenella, Deschampsia venustula, Deschampsia wacei, Deschampsia leskovii, Deschampsia baicalensis, Deschampsia berteroana, Deschampsia neumaniana, Deschampsia amurensis, Deschampsia barkalovii, Deschampsia gulariantzii, Deschampsia hultenii, Deschampsia susumanica, Deschampsia sichotensis, Deschampsia aurea, Deschampsia eminens, Deschampsia ovata, Deschampsia podophora, Deschampsia bolanderi, Deschampsia chrysantha, Deschampsia hackelii,

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

Étienne-Émile Desvaux (1830-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'É.Desv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397932-1: 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].