Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
calderae
ID:
850262

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Hansen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Cuad. Bot. Canaria 14-15: 65 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849597

Common Names

  • Caldera Oat Grass
  • Caldera Arrhenatherum
  • Calderae Arrhenatherum

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Description

Arrhenatherum calderae (also called Caldera False Oat-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe and Asia. It is a tufted grass with erect stems and a short rhizome. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Arrhenatherum calderae is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arrhenatherum calderae is a small, yellowish-green flower head with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arrhenatherum calderae can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seedbed. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted.

Where to Find Arrhenatherum calderae

Arrhenatherum calderae can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Arrhenatherum calderae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arrhenatherum calderae?

Arrhenatherum calderae

What is the common name of Arrhenatherum calderae?

Caldera oat-grass

What is the natural habitat of Arrhenatherum calderae?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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

Alfred Hansen (1925-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Hansen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389912-1: 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].