Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
aptera
ID:
862876

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.I.S.Correia & Phipps

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 41: 191 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862211



Common Names

  • Danthoniopsis aptera
  • Wingless Danthoniopsis
  • Wingless Wiregrass


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Description

Danthoniopsis aptera (also called Slender Wallaby-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia and New Zealand. It has narrow, flat leaves and grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Danthoniopsis aptera is used as a forage grass for livestock, as well as for erosion control, soil stabilization, and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flowers of Danthoniopsis aptera are small, yellow-green and clustered in a panicle. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are slender and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Danthoniopsis aptera is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer and should be kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Danthoniopsis aptera

Danthoniopsis aptera can be found in South Africa.

Danthoniopsis aptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Danthoniopsis aptera?

Danthoniopsis aptera

What is the common name of Danthoniopsis aptera?

Wingless oatgrass

What type of plant is Danthoniopsis aptera?

Grass

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

James Bird Phipps (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Phipps' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397797-1: 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].