Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 65 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845169
Common Names
- Aira praecox
- Early Hair-grass
- Early Hair Grass
Description
Aira praecox (also called Early Hair-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It grows in moist meadows, pastures, and along roadsides and is characterized by its early flowering and soft, hairy leaves and stems.
Uses & Benefits
Aira praecox is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aira praecox has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aira praecox is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Aira praecox
Aira praecox can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including in Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.
Aira praecox FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aira praecox?
Aira praecox
What is the common name of Aira praecox?
Early Feathergrass
What is the natural habitat of Aira praecox?
Grassy meadows
Species in the Aira genus
Aira caryophyllea,
Aira cupaniana,
Aira praecox,
Aira provincialis,
Aira scoparia,
Aira tenorei,
Aira uniaristata,
Aira minoricensis,
Aira hercynica,
Aira elegans,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:386818-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].