Scientific Name: Dichelachne micrantha

Common Name: shorthair plumegrass

Family Classification (Clade): Monocots

Family: Poaceae

Form Description: Loosely tufted perennial grass with flat, slender (1-2.5mm wide) leaves which taper to a point.

Height (m): 0.4 – 0.8

Flowers: In erect flower heads, 2.5 to 10.5cm long.

Fruit: Caryopsis

Municipality
Break O’DayBurnieCentral HighlandsDerwent ValleyDorsetGeorge TownGlamorgan-Spring BayHuon ValleyKentishLauncestonMeander ValleyNorthern MidlandsSouthern MidlandsTasmanWaratah-WynyardWest Tamar
Plant Communities
No data available for this species
Habitat Notes

Usually in dry situations, including rock slopes, dry banks and roadsides, to 800m altitude.

Propagation Calendar

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Propagation Method
Seed, Division

Seed Information

Seed Collection

When mature, the seed heads become wiry or bristly, and seed releases easily. Collect by running hands upwards along seed head, or cut whole seed head with secateurs and extract seed later.

Seed Storage Life

Several years

Seed Treatment Notes

No after-ripening requirement. Seed germinates quickly and has good viability.

Germination Time

2-5 weeks