Polypogon australis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brongn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Voy. Monde , Phan.: 21 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894643
Common Names
- Rossberg's Meadow-grass
- Rough Bluegrass
- Mountain Meadow-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polypogon australis (also called 'Southern Polypogon', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Polypogon australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polypogon australis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polypogon australis is a perennial grass that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Polypogon australis
Polypogon australis can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.
Polypogon australis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polypogon australis?
Polypogon australis
What is the common name of Polypogon australis?
Southern Rabbitfoot Grass
What is the family of Polypogon australis?
Poaceae
Species in the Polypogon genus
Polypogon adscendens, Polypogon australis, Polypogon chilensis, Polypogon elongatus, Polypogon exasperatus, Polypogon fugax, Polypogon hissaricus, Polypogon imberbis, Polypogon interruptus, Polypogon ivanovae, Polypogon linearis, Polypogon maritimus, Polypogon mollis, Polypogon monspeliensis, Polypogon parvulus, Polypogon pygmeus, Polypogon schimperianus, Polypogon tenellus, Polypogon tenuis, Polypogon viridis, Polypogon griquensis, Polypogon nilgiricus, Polypogon magellanicus, Polypogon subspathaceus,
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
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418655-1: 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].