Status:
valid
Authors:
S.T.Blake
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Pap. Dept. Biol. Univ. Queensland 1(18): 11 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903943
Common Names
- Tragus Australianus
- Australianus Tragus
- Australianus's Tragus
Description
Tragus australianus (also called Australian Burrgrass, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Poaceae. It is a small annual grass, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Australia. It is found in dry grasslands, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tragus australianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tragus australianus is small, yellow-green in color and has three petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tragus australianus is a perennial grass that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Tragus australianus
Tragus australianus can be found in Australia.
Tragus australianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tragus australianus?
Tragus australianus
What is the common name of Tragus australianus?
Australian Hedgehoggrass
What type of plant is Tragus australianus?
A perennial grass
Where is Tragus australianus found?
It is found in Australia
Species in the Tragus 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424404-1: 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].