Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
wacei
ID:
863405

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 8: 392 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862740

Common Names

  • Wacei Hair Grass
  • Wacei Deschampsia
  • Wacei Tufted Hair Grass

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Description

Deschampsia wacei (also called Wace's Hair Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other areas with moist soils. It has thin, wiry stems and small, thin leaves. Its flowers are small and spike-like, and range in color from white to purple.

Uses & Benefits

Deschampsia wacei is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Deschampsia wacei has small, white flowers and its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf that is light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deschampsia wacei is a grass species native to the Caucasus and Turkey. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates. It prefers full sun and moist soil, but can tolerate some shade and drought. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Deschampsia wacei

Deschampsia wacei can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Deschampsia wacei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deschampsia wacei?

Deschampsia wacei

What are the common names of Deschampsia wacei?

Wace's Hairgrass

What is the natural habitat of Deschampsia wacei?

Meadows, wetlands, and moist areas

Species in the Deschampsia genus

Deschampsia airiformis, Deschampsia angusta, Deschampsia antarctica, Deschampsia argentea, Deschampsia berteroana, Deschampsia cespitosa, Deschampsia chapmanii, Deschampsia christophersenii, Deschampsia cordillerarum, Deschampsia danthonioides, Deschampsia domingensis, Deschampsia elongata, Deschampsia gracillima, Deschampsia kingii, Deschampsia klossii, Deschampsia koelerioides, Deschampsia laxa, Deschampsia liebmanniana, Deschampsia looseriana, Deschampsia media, Deschampsia mejlandii, Deschampsia mendocina, Deschampsia mexicana, Deschampsia mildbraedii, Deschampsia nubigena, Deschampsia parvula, Deschampsia patula, Deschampsia pusilla, Deschampsia robusta, Deschampsia setacea, Deschampsia tenella, Deschampsia venustula, Deschampsia wacei, Deschampsia leskovii, Deschampsia baicalensis, Deschampsia berteroana, Deschampsia neumaniana, Deschampsia amurensis, Deschampsia barkalovii, Deschampsia gulariantzii, Deschampsia hultenii, Deschampsia susumanica, Deschampsia sichotensis, Deschampsia aurea, Deschampsia eminens, Deschampsia ovata, Deschampsia podophora, Deschampsia bolanderi, Deschampsia chrysantha, Deschampsia hackelii,

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

Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:897570-1: 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].