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Danthonia racemosa

Scientific Name: Danthonia racemosa

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

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Danthonia racemosa

Danthonia racemosa, commonly known as Wallaby Grass or Clustered Wallaby Grass (and sometimes Stiped Wallaby-grass), is a native grass found in specific regions.

Considerations for Pets

  • This grass produces interesting fruit/seed pods.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Plants
  • Division: Seed plants
  • Subdivision: Flowering plants
  • Class: Monocots
  • Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Rytidosperma racemosum (R.Br.) Connor & Edgar (Accepted name)
    • Austrodanthonia racemosa
    • Notodanthonia racemosa (R.Br.) Zotov
  • Varieties:
    • Danthonia racemosa var. racemosa
    • Danthonia racemosa var. obtusata F.Muell. ex Benth.
    • Danthonia racemosa var. biaristata Benth.
  • Homotypic Synonym: Rytidosperma racemosum (R.Br.) Connor &amp Edgar

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Western Australia, but considered "Not Current" in terms of name status there.
  • Found on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia.
  • Grows in mountains over 500m in Australia.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth Form: Tussock
  • Height: Typically 0.1 - 2 meters, but can also be listed as up to 0.7 meters.

Ecological Role

  • Used in regeneration projects as an alternative to introduced perennial grasses.
  • Often found in dry herb/grass woodlands with species such as *Eucalyptus melliodora*.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • A fungus similar in appearance to *Neotyphodium* has been isolated from its seeds, but it remains unidentified.
  • Found growing with other species such as *Chloris*, *Themeda*, and *Stipa*.

Quirky Facts

  • Danthonia racemosa dry matter production was least affected by dry weather in some studies.

Further Information

  • Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne holdings.
  • Discover Life page on Danthonia racemosa and Rytidosperma racemosum.
  • Tropicos - New World Grasses.