Spinifex littoreus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Burm.f.) Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 7: 229 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900839
Common Names
- Spinifex Littoreus
- Coastal Spinifex
- Coastal Sandgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Spinifex littoreus (also called Littoral 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 littoreus 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
The flower of Spinifex littoreus is a small, yellow-green flower head that is surrounded by a ring of white bracts. The seed of this plant is a small, brown, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, slender leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Spinifex littoreus 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 littoreus
Spinifex littoreus can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.
Spinifex littoreus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spinifex littoreus?
Spinifex littoreus
What is the common name of Spinifex littoreus?
Littoral Spinifex
Where is Spinifex littoreus found?
Spinifex littoreus is found in Australia.
Species in the Spinifex 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
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:422515-1: 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].