Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Verh. K. K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 48: 645 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860638
Common Names
- Deschamps' Hair Grass
- Corynephorus Deschampsioides
- Cushion Hair Grass
Description
Corynephorus deschampsioides (also called Deschamps' Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in clumps and has thin, arching leaves with silvery-white stripes. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Corynephorus deschampsioides is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Corynephorus deschampsioides has a small, yellow flower head with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Corynephorus deschampsioides 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 deschampsioides
Corynephorus deschampsioides is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Corynephorus deschampsioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Corynephorus deschampsioides?
Corynephorus deschampsioides
What is the common name of Corynephorus deschampsioides?
Deschamps' Hairgrass
What is the natural habitat of Corynephorus deschampsioides?
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:396682-1: 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].