Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bonati) Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 28: 252 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842890
Common Names
- Souliei Chelonopsis
- Soulie's Chelonopsis
- Soulie's Pussytoes
Description
Chelonopsis souliei (also called Soulie's Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with a tufted habit. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Chelonopsis souliei is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and for erosion control. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock, and as a cover crop for soil conservation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Chelonopsis souliei has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters. Seed: The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. Seedlings: Chelonopsis souliei seedlings have a thin, light green stem with a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chelonopsis souliei is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is not very tolerant of wet soils.
Where to Find Chelonopsis souliei
Chelonopsis souliei is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, such as cliffs and hillsides.
Chelonopsis souliei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chelonopsis souliei?
Chelonopsis souliei
What is the common name of Chelonopsis souliei?
Soulie's Milkvetch
What is the growth habit of Chelonopsis souliei?
It is a perennial herb with a clump-forming growth habit.
Species in the Chelonopsis genus
Chelonopsis abbreviata,
Chelonopsis bracteata,
Chelonopsis cashmerica,
Chelonopsis chekiangensis,
Chelonopsis forrestii,
Chelonopsis giraldii,
Chelonopsis lichiangensis,
Chelonopsis longipes,
Chelonopsis mollissima,
Chelonopsis moschata,
Chelonopsis odontochila,
Chelonopsis rosea,
Chelonopsis siccanea,
Chelonopsis souliei,
Chelonopsis yagiharana,
Chelonopsis praecox,
Chelonopsis yaoshanensis,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,