Status:
valid
Authors:
(Desf.) P.Beauv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1812
Citation Micro:
Ess. Agrostogr. : 90 (1812)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860623
Common Names
- Jointed Hair Grass
- Corynephorus Articulatus
- Cushion Hair Grass
Description
Corynephorus articulatus (also called Jointed Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and North Africa. It is a small grass, growing up to 30 cm in height, with short, green, feathery plumes. It is commonly found in open grasslands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Corynephorus articulatus is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Corynephorus articulatus has a white flower, small seeds and long seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Corynephorus articulatus is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing grass that can reach heights of up to 2 feet (0.6 m). It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings. Plant the seed in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Divide the clumps in spring or fall. Take cuttings in summer or fall.
Where to Find Corynephorus articulatus
Corynephorus articulatus is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Corynephorus articulatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Corynephorus articulatus?
Corynephorus articulatus
What is the common name of Corynephorus articulatus?
Jointed Hairgrass
What is the natural habitat of Corynephorus articulatus?
Grassy areas in temperate climates
Species in the Corynephorus genus
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:396678-1: 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].