Status:
valid
Authors:
Consaul
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Novon 18: 17 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908555
Common Names
- Puccinellia banksiensis
- Banksiensis Puccinellia
- Banksiensis
Description
Puccinellia banksiensis (also called Banks' Puccinellia, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the genus Puccinellia. It is native to Australia, and is found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Puccinellia banksiensis is used in ornamental gardening and landscaping, as it is a low-maintenance grass that is drought-tolerant and can thrive in a variety of soil types. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where other grasses may not be able to grow.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Puccinellia banksiensis has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Puccinellia banksiensis is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.
Where to Find Puccinellia banksiensis
Puccinellia banksiensis is native to Australia and can be found in the coastal regions.
Puccinellia banksiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Puccinellia banksiensis?
Puccinellia banksiensis
What is the common name of Puccinellia banksiensis?
Banks' Puccinellia
What is the natural habitat of Puccinellia banksiensis?
Salt marshes and mudflats
Species in the Puccinellia genus
Puccinellia beckii,
Puccinellia beringensis,
Puccinellia feekesiana,
Puccinellia kattegatensis,
Puccinellia krusemaniana,
Puccinellia acroxantha,
Puccinellia altaica,
Puccinellia andersonii,
Puccinellia angusta,
Puccinellia angustata,
Puccinellia arctica,
Puccinellia argentinensis,
Puccinellia arjinshanensis,
Puccinellia biflora,
Puccinellia bruggemannii,
Puccinellia bulbosa,
Puccinellia byrrangensis,
Puccinellia chinampoensis,
Puccinellia choresmica,
Puccinellia ciliata,
Puccinellia convoluta,
Puccinellia coreensis,
Puccinellia degeensis,
Puccinellia diffusa,
Puccinellia distans,
Puccinellia dolicholepis,
Puccinellia fasciculata,
Puccinellia festuciformis,
Puccinellia filifolia,
Puccinellia florida,
Puccinellia frigida,
Puccinellia gigantea,
Puccinellia glaucescens,
Puccinellia gorodkovii,
Puccinellia groenlandica,
Puccinellia grossheimiana,
Puccinellia hackeliana,
Puccinellia hauptiana,
Puccinellia himalaica,
Puccinellia hispanica,
Puccinellia howellii,
Puccinellia iberica,
Puccinellia intermedia,
Puccinellia jeholensis,
Puccinellia jenisseiensis,
Puccinellia kamtschatica,
Puccinellia kashmiriana,
Puccinellia koeieana,
Puccinellia kuenlunica,
Puccinellia ladakhensis,
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:60448397-2: 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].