Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
oreophilum
ID:
897145

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.P.Linder & N.G.Walsh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 8: 283 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896480

Common Names

  • Rytidosperma oreophilum
  • Oreophilum Spear Grass
  • Oreophilum Wallaby Grass

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Description

Rytidosperma oreophilum (also called Mountain Spear-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass of the Poaceae family. It is native to Australia, where it is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and shrublands. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small, nodding flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Rytidosperma oreophilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rytidosperma oreophilum has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rytidosperma oreophilum is a perennial grass that is native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be mowed to keep it neat and tidy.

Where to Find Rytidosperma oreophilum

Rytidosperma oreophilum can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Rytidosperma oreophilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rytidosperma oreophilum?

Rytidosperma oreophilum

What is the common name of Rytidosperma oreophilum?

Mountain Spear Grass

What type of plant is Rytidosperma oreophilum?

Grass

Species in the Rytidosperma genus

Rytidosperma acerosum, Rytidosperma alpicola, Rytidosperma auriculatum, Rytidosperma australe, Rytidosperma biannulare, Rytidosperma bonthainicum, Rytidosperma buchananii, Rytidosperma caespitosum, Rytidosperma carphoides, Rytidosperma clavatum, Rytidosperma clelandii, Rytidosperma corinum, Rytidosperma craigii, Rytidosperma dendeniwae, Rytidosperma dimidiatum, Rytidosperma duttonianum, Rytidosperma erianthum, Rytidosperma exiguum, Rytidosperma fortunae-hibernae, Rytidosperma geniculatum, Rytidosperma gracile, Rytidosperma horrens, Rytidosperma indutum, Rytidosperma irianense, Rytidosperma javanicum, Rytidosperma laeve, Rytidosperma lechleri, Rytidosperma longifolium, Rytidosperma maculatum, Rytidosperma mamberamense, Rytidosperma merum, Rytidosperma monticola, Rytidosperma montis-wilhelmii, Rytidosperma nardifolium, Rytidosperma nigricans, Rytidosperma nitens, Rytidosperma nivicola, Rytidosperma nudiflorum, Rytidosperma nudum, Rytidosperma occidentale, Rytidosperma oreoboloides, Rytidosperma oreophilum, Rytidosperma paschale, Rytidosperma pauciflorum, Rytidosperma penicillatum, Rytidosperma petrosum, Rytidosperma pictum, Rytidosperma pilosum, Rytidosperma pulchrum, Rytidosperma pumilum,

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

Neville Grant Walsh (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.G.Walsh' in the authors string.
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:984149-1: 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].