Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
australis
ID:
865645

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Speg.) Villamil

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Kurtziana 5: 388 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864980

Common Names

  • Distichlis australis
  • Australis Distichlis
  • Common Australis Distichlis

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Description

Distichlis australis (also called Southern Distichlis, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It grows in moist meadows, wet prairies, and along streams and rivers. It has a slender, upright stem and narrow leaves. It produces small, yellow-green flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Distichlis australis has been used as an ornamental grass in landscaping, as a fodder crop for livestock, and for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Distichlis australis is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong caryopsis. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Distichlis australis is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.

Where to Find Distichlis australis

Distichlis australis can be found in the Andes Mountains of Chile and Argentina.

Distichlis australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Distichlis australis?

Distichlis australis

What is the common name of Distichlis australis?

Southern Distichlis

What is the habitat of Distichlis australis?

Distichlis australis is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet prairies.

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

Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.
Carlos B. Villamil (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Villamil' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:82330-2: 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].