Rytidosperma caespitosum
Ringed Wallaby Grass, Tufted Wallaby Grass
Other regional names: Whitetop
- Whitetop
Also known as: Austrodanthonia caespitosa (Gaudich.) H.P.Linder +5 more
- Austrodanthonia caespitosa (Gaudich.) H.P.Linder
- Danthonia caespitosa Gaudich.
- Danthonia caespitosa var. gracilis Nees
- Danthonia semiannularis var. varia (Nees) Domin
- Danthonia varia Nees
- Notodanthonia caespitosa (Gaudich.) Zotov
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Rytidosperma caespitosum (commonly known as Ringed Wallaby Grass or Tufted wallaby grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Found natively in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, 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)
New Zealand North, New Zealand South