Dichopogon tyleri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tyleri
ID:
765958
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brittan
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 45: 486 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765291
Common Names
- Dichopogon tyleri
- Fringed Wallaby Grass
- Wallaby Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dichopogon tyleri (also called 'Tyler's Dichopogon' and 'Tyler's Wallaby Grass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and chaparral, and is characterized by its blue-green leaves and its small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dichopogon tyleri is a perennial herb with edible leaves and stems. The leaves are used in salads and soups, and the stems can be boiled and eaten. The plant is also used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dichopogon tyleri has small, bell-shaped flowers that are yellow in color. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Dichopogon tyleri can be propagated from seed or by division. To propagate from seed, sow in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. To propagate by division, carefully separate the rhizomes and replant in a well-draining soil mix. Water sparingly and place in a bright, sunny location.
Where to Find Dichopogon tyleri
Dichopogon tyleri can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.
Dichopogon tyleri FAQ
What is the common name of Dichopogon tyleri?
Tyler's Wallaby Grass
What is the growth habit of Dichopogon tyleri?
It is a tufted perennial grass
What is the flowering period of Dichopogon tyleri?
It flowers from late spring to early summer
Species in the Dichopogon genus
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-304200: Based on the initial data import
Norman Henry Brittan (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brittan' in the authors string.