Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
azoricus
ID:
908899

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Seq. & Castrov.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 154: 261 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908234

Common Names

  • Holcus azoricus
  • Azoricus Velvet Grass
  • Azores Velvet Grass

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Description

Coelogyne sarrasinorum (also called Sarrasin's Coelogyne, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, and typically grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Holcus azoricus is used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and for erosion control. It is also used as a cover crop and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Holcus azoricus has small, greenish-brown flowers, which are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have awns. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Holcus azoricus is a perennial grass native to the Azores. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. It can be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Holcus azoricus

Holcus azoricus can be found in the Azores, Madeira, and the Canary Islands.

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

Santiago Castroviejo (1946-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Castrov.' in the authors string.
Miguel Pinto da Silva Menezes de Sequeira (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Seq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77080329-1: 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].