Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) Trin.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Gram. Unifl. Sesquifl. : 217 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877465
Common Names
- Lachnagrostis plebeia
- Common Lachnagrostis
- Lachnagrostis
Description
Lachnagrostis plebeia (also called the Common Wire-Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Australia. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 0.2-0.8 m. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lachnagrostis plebeia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lachnagrostis plebeia is a small, yellow-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain, and the seedling is a slender, erect grass with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lachnagrostis plebeia is a perennial grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divided in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Lachnagrostis plebeia
Lachnagrostis plebeia can be found in Europe.
Lachnagrostis plebeia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lachnagrostis plebeia?
Lachnagrostis plebeia
What is the common name of Lachnagrostis plebeia?
Plebeian grass
Where is Lachnagrostis plebeia found?
Lachnagrostis plebeia is found in Australia, New Zealand, and 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406780-1: 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].