Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alterniflorus
ID:
901496

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 2: 96 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900831

Common Names

  • Spinifex Alterniflorus
  • Alternate-Flowered Spinifex
  • Alternate-Flowered Sandgrass

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Description

Spinifex alterniflorus (also called Coastal Spinifex, among many other common names) is a tufted perennial grass with a creeping habit. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, and is found in coastal dunes and sand plains.

Uses & Benefits

Spinifex alterniflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make roofing materials and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Spinifex alterniflorus is a small, yellow, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spinifex alterniflorus is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil, and can tolerate salt, brackish water, and drought. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Spinifex alterniflorus

Spinifex alterniflorus is found in tropical forests in India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China.

Spinifex alterniflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spinifex alterniflorus?

Spinifex alterniflorus

What is the common name of Spinifex alterniflorus?

Alterniflorous Spinifex

Where is Spinifex alterniflorus found?

Spinifex alterniflorus is found in Australia.

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:422507-1: 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].