Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
sieberiana
ID:
864319

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trin. & Rupr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Sp. Gram. Stipac. : 2 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863654

Common Names

  • Sieber's Spear Grass
  • Sieber's Dichelachne
  • Sieber's Silver Spear Grass

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Description

Dichelachne sieberiana (also called Sieber's Dichelachne, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Australia. It is a tufted grass with erect stems, reaching up to 1 m in height. It grows in open grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dichelachne sieberiana is a grass species that is used as a forage crop in India, and is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control. It is also used as a lawn grass in some areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dichelachne sieberiana is a small, yellow-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedling is a small, erect, tufted grass.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichelachne sieberiana is a perennial grass native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be mown to keep it neat and tidy.

Where to Find Dichelachne sieberiana

Dichelachne sieberiana is found in dry grasslands of Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania.

Dichelachne sieberiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichelachne sieberiana?

Dichelachne sieberiana

What is the common name of Dichelachne sieberiana?

Sieber's Spear Grass

What is the natural habitat of Dichelachne sieberiana?

Grassy plains and hillsides

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

Franz Josef Ruprecht (1814-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rupr.' in the authors string.
Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:398596-1: 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].