Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
divaricatus
ID:
861304

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pourr.) Breistr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Procès-Verbaux Soc. Dauphin. Études Biol., Bio-Club , sér. 3, 17: 3 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860639

Common Names

  • Divaricate Hair Grass
  • Corynephorus Divaricatus
  • Cushion Hair Grass

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Description

Corynephorus divaricatus (also called Divaricate 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 divaricatus is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Corynephorus divaricatus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corynephorus divaricatus 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 divaricatus

Corynephorus divaricatus is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Corynephorus divaricatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Corynephorus divaricatus?

Corynephorus divaricatus

What is the common name of Corynephorus divaricatus?

Divaricate Hairgrass

What is the natural habitat of Corynephorus divaricatus?

Grassy areas in temperate climates

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

Maurice A. F. Breistroffer (1910-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breistr.' in the authors string.
Pierre André Pourret (1754-1818): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pourr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396683-1: 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].