Status:
valid
Authors:
Sennen
Source:
tro
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Sennen & Mauricio, Cat. Fl. Rif or. 128 [1933], in syn.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001099124
Common Names
- Grumose Velvetgrass
- Holcus grumosus
- Grumose Velvetgrass Grass
Description
Holcus grumosus (also called Tufted Velvet Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe. It has narrow, linear leaves with a bright green color and grows in clumps up to 1 m tall. It is found in dry and moist meadows, steppes, and mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Holcus grumosus is an ornamental grass that is used in landscaping and as a windbreak. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Holcus grumosus has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. Its seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Holcus grumosus is a perennial grass native to Europe. It is a low-growing, tufted grass that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils and can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils.
Where to Find Holcus grumosus
Holcus grumosus can be found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands in Europe and Asia.
Species in the Holcus genus
Holcus hybridus,
Holcus annuus,
Holcus caespitosus,
Holcus gayanus,
Holcus grandiflorus,
Holcus lanatus,
Holcus mollis,
Holcus notarisii,
Holcus rigidus,
Holcus setiger,
Holcus azoricus,
Holcus grumosus,
Holcus hierrensis,
Holcus pintodasilvae,
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,