Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
lindleyanus
ID:
867809

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Domin) C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1934: 450 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867144

Common Names

  • Enneapogon lindleyanus
  • Lindley's Wire Grass
  • Lindley's Pigeon Grass

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Description

Enneapogon lindleyanus (also called Lindley's Beard Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Australia. It grows in tufts up to 0.3 m tall, with narrow, grey-green leaves and reddish-brown flower spikelets. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and coastal heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Enneapogon lindleyanus is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and in erosion control. Its seeds can be used as a cereal grain, and its leaves can be used as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Enneapogon lindleyanus has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small, black and star-shaped. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Enneapogon lindleyanus is a hardy grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.

Where to Find Enneapogon lindleyanus

Enneapogon lindleyanus is native to Australia and can be found in arid and semi-arid regions of the country, such as the Northern Territory, Western Australia, and South Australia.

Enneapogon lindleyanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Enneapogon lindleyanus?

Enneapogon lindleyanus

What are the common names of Enneapogon lindleyanus?

Lindley's Bristlegrass, Lindley's Bristle-grass

What is the growth habit of Enneapogon lindleyanus?

It is a tufted perennial grass with erect culms.

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

Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400636-1: 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].