Status:
valid
Authors:
S.T.Blake
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Contr. Queensland Herb. 13: 12 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881512
Common Names
- Neurachne minor
- Small Grass
- Woolly Grass
Description
Neurachne minor (also called Dwarf grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia. It is a clump-forming grass with narrow, arching, green leaves and small, yellow flower spikes in summer. It is commonly found in moist meadows, woodland edges, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Neurachne minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Neurachne minor has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neurachne minor is a clumping bamboo that can reach heights of up to 4 m (13 ft). It is a hardy species that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soils. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Neurachne minor
Neurachne minor can be found in Australia.
Neurachne minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of this plant?
Neurachne minor
What is the family of this plant?
Poaceae
What is the common name of this plant?
Small Grass
Species in the Neurachne genus
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:409469-1: 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].