Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
semiannulare
ID:
897163

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Labill.) Connor & Edgar

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 17: 332 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896498

Common Names

  • Semiannulare Wire Grass
  • Semiannulare Tussock Grass
  • Semiannulare Wallaby Grass

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Description

Rytidosperma semiannulare (also called Half-yearly 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 semiannulare is used as a source of food for livestock and as a source of fiber for making rope and other materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rytidosperma semiannulare has small, daisy-like flowers with white petals and yellow centres. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, upright stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rytidosperma semiannulare is a perennial grass native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by division of established clumps.

Where to Find Rytidosperma semiannulare

Rytidosperma semiannulare is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.

Rytidosperma semiannulare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rytidosperma semiannulare?

Rytidosperma semiannulare

What is the common name of Rytidosperma semiannulare?

Half-Year Spear Grass

What type of plant is Rytidosperma semiannulare?

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

Jacques Labillardière (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labill.' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Edgar (1929-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edgar' in the authors string.
Henry Eamonn Connor (1922-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Connor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:419831-1: 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].