Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
turbaria
ID:
923485

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Connor) N.P.Barker & H.P.Linder

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 97: 344 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922820



Common Names

  • Austroderia Turbaria
  • Turbaria Austroderia
  • Turbaria Toetoe


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Description

Austroderia turbaria (also called Turbaned Toe Toe, among many other common names) is a tall grass native to New Zealand. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in damp, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Austroderia turbaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Austroderia turbaria has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Austroderia turbaria is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in spring or early summer and should be rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Austroderia turbaria

Austroderia turbaria is native to New Zealand and can be found in dry to wet forests, from sea level to high elevations.

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

Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.
Henry Eamonn Connor (1922-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Connor' in the authors string.
Nigel P. Barker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Barker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77111682-1: 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].