Status:
valid
Authors:
S.T.Blake
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Contr. Queensland Herb. 13: 16 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881522
Common Names
- Neurachne queenslandica
- Queensland Grass
- Woolly Grass
Description
Neurachne queenslandica (also called Queenslandica, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia, with a height of up to 20 cm. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Neurachne queenslandica 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 queenslandica has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neurachne queenslandica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seeds, sow them in a well-draining potting mix and keep them in a warm, humid environment. For cuttings, take a cutting of a mature stem and place it in a potting mix. Keep the cutting in a warm, humid environment until it takes root.
Where to Find Neurachne queenslandica
Neurachne queenslandica can be found in Australia.
Neurachne queenslandica FAQ
What is the scientific name of this plant?
Neurachne queenslandica
What is the family of this plant?
Poaceae
What is the common name of this plant?
Queensland 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:409478-1: 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].