Hemarthria uncinata
Matgrass
Also known as: Rottboellia compressa var. australis Hack. +3 more
- Rottboellia compressa var. australis Hack.
- Rottboellia compressa var. uncinata (R.Br.) Hack.
- Rottboellia uncinata (R.Br.) Sm.
- Rottboellia uncinata (R.Br.) Spreng.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Hemarthria uncinata
Hemarthria uncinata (commonly known as Matgrass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Naturally occurring in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms