Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
882177

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.T.Blake

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Contr. Queensland Herb. 13: 12 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881512



Common Names

  • Neurachne minor
  • Small Grass
  • Woolly Grass


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Description

Neurachne minor (also called Dwarf grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia. It is a clump-forming grass with narrow, arching, green leaves and small, yellow flower spikes in summer. It is commonly found in moist meadows, woodland edges, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Neurachne minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neurachne minor has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neurachne minor is a clumping bamboo that can reach heights of up to 4 m (13 ft). It is a hardy species that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soils. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Neurachne minor

Neurachne minor can be found in Australia.

Neurachne minor FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Neurachne minor

What is the family of this plant?

Poaceae

What is the common name of this plant?

Small 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

Stanley Thatcher Blake (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Blake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:409469-1: 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].