Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
huttoniae
ID:
1333195

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) A.J.Br.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 34: 40 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345649

Common Names

  • Lachnagrostis huttoniae
  • Hutton's Grass
  • Hutton's Spear Grass

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Description

Lachnagrostis huttoniae (also called Hutton's Lachnagrostis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Poaceae family. It is a perennial grass with a creeping rhizome and small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to New Zealand, and its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Lachnagrostis huttoniae is a species of orchid which is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lachnagrostis huttoniae has small, yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lachnagrostis huttoniae is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers warm temperatures and moist soil. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It should be planted in a well-draining soil and watered regularly. It should be fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Lachnagrostis huttoniae

Lachnagrostis huttoniae is native to Australia.

Lachnagrostis huttoniae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lachnagrostis huttoniae?

Lachnagrostis huttoniae

What type of plant is Lachnagrostis huttoniae?

Grass

Where does Lachnagrostis huttoniae grow?

It is native to South Africa

Species in the Lachnagrostis genus

Lachnagrostis adamsonii, Lachnagrostis aemula, Lachnagrostis ammobia, Lachnagrostis barbuligera, Lachnagrostis billardierei, Lachnagrostis collicola, Lachnagrostis drummondiana, Lachnagrostis elata, Lachnagrostis filiformis, Lachnagrostis glabra, Lachnagrostis lachnantha, Lachnagrostis lacunis, Lachnagrostis leptostachys, Lachnagrostis limitanea, Lachnagrostis littoralis, Lachnagrostis lyallii, Lachnagrostis meionectes, Lachnagrostis pilosa, Lachnagrostis plebeia, Lachnagrostis preissii, Lachnagrostis robusta, Lachnagrostis rudis, Lachnagrostis schlechteri, Lachnagrostis sodiroana, Lachnagrostis striata, Lachnagrostis tenuis, Lachnagrostis uda, Lachnagrostis nesomytica, Lachnagrostis morrisii, Lachnagrostis deflexa, Lachnagrostis contracta, Lachnagrostis perennis, Lachnagrostis palustris, Lachnagrostis leviseta, Lachnagrostis ripulae, Lachnagrostis eriantha, Lachnagrostis polypogonoides, Lachnagrostis huttoniae, Lachnagrostis semibarbata, Lachnagrostis distans,

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

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
A.J. Brown: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77154975-1: 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].