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Dichelachne crinita - (L.)Hook.f.

Common Name Plume Grass, Clovenfoot plumegrass
Family Poaceae
USDA hardiness Coming soon
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Basaltic plains in Victoria[154]. Open forest or cleared areas on sandy soils[265].
Range Australia and New Zealand.
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Weed Potential No
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Moist Soil Full sun
Dichelachne crinita Plume Grass, Clovenfoot plumegrass


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Dichelachne crinita Plume Grass, Clovenfoot plumegrass
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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Dichelachne crinita is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

 Cultivated Beds; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

Paper

A strong paper is made from the fibrous stems[154].

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors in the milder parts of this country. It is likely to require a sunny position in a well-drained soil.

References   Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information

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Plant Propagation

Seed - sow in spring in a greenhouse and only just cover the seed. Prick out the plants into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle, grow them on for at least their first winter in a greenhouse and plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring after the last expected frosts.

Other Names

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Native Range

TROPICAL ASIA: Papua New Guinea AUSTRALASIA: Australia (Tasmania, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia, Australian Capital Territory, Lord Howe Island), Norfolk Island, New Zealand (Chatham Islands Territory, North Island, South Island, Stewart Island, Kermadec Islands)

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Related Plants
Latin NameCommon NameHabitHeightHardinessGrowthSoilShadeMoistureEdibleMedicinalOther

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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Author

(L.)Hook.f.

Botanical References

154265

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