Spinifex longifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 198 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900841
Common Names
- Spinifex Longifolius
- Long-Leaved Spinifex
- Long-Leaved Sandgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Spinifex longifolius (also called Long-leaved 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 longifolius 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 longifolius 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 longifolius 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 longifolius
Spinifex longifolius can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.
Spinifex longifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spinifex longifolius?
Spinifex longifolius
What is the common name of Spinifex longifolius?
Long-leaved Spinifex
Where is Spinifex longifolius found?
Spinifex longifolius 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
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:422516-1: 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].