Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
robusta
ID:
912885

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.K.Simon

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 44A: 386 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912220

Common Names

  • Dichelachne robusta
  • Robusta Dichelachne
  • Dichelachne Robusta

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Description

Dichelachne robusta (also called Robust Plume Grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to Australia and New Zealand. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dichelachne robusta is used as an ornamental plant and for its wood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Dichelachne robusta is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichelachne robusta is a grass native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Dichelachne robusta

Dichelachne robusta is native to Australia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Dichelachne robusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichelachne robusta?

Dichelachne robusta

What is the common name of Dichelachne robusta?

Robust Dichelachne

Where is Dichelachne robusta native to?

Australia

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

Bryan Kenneth Simon (1943-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.K.Simon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77099834-1: 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].