Dichanthium sericeum subsp. sericeum
Queensland Bluegrass, Silky Bluegrass
Also known as: Andropogon acutiusculus Hack. +18 more
- Andropogon acutiusculus Hack.
- Andropogon annulatus var. humilis Benth.
- Andropogon chrysatherus F.Muell.
- Andropogon jubatus Balansa
- Andropogon sericeus f. ciliatus Domin
- Andropogon sericeus f. glaberrimus Domin
- Andropogon sericeus f. micranthus Domin
- Andropogon sericeus f. puberulus Domin
- Andropogon sericeus var. geniculatus F.M.Bailey
- Andropogon sericeus var. mollis F.M.Bailey
- Andropogon superciliatus Hack.
- Andropogon tenuiculus Steud.
- Dichanthium acutiusculum (Hack.) A.Camus
- Dichanthium affine (R.Br.) A.Camus
- Dichanthium sericeum var. molle (F.M.Bailey) de Wet & Harlan
- Dichanthium superciliatum (Hack.) A.Camus
- Dichanthium tenuiculum (Steud.) S.T.Blake
- Heteropogon tenuiculus (Steud.) Miq.
- Sorghum acutiusculum (Hack.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Originating in Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific, Dichanthium sericeum subsp. sericeum (commonly known as Queensland-bluegrass or Silky-Bluegrass) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Dichanthium sericeum, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cambodia, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., New Caledonia, New Guinea, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Philippines, Queensland, Solomon Is., South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Vietnam, Western Australia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Czechoslovakia, Florida, Hawaii, Japan, Marquesas, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mississippi, Pakistan, Paraguay, Texas, Zimbabwe
Base Species & Variations