Holcus hierrensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Stierst.) Stierst. & M.Seq.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Novon 22: 312 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337121
Common Names
- Holcus hierrensis
- Hierrensis Holcus
- Hierrensis Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Holcus hierrensis (also called Hierro Velvet-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to the Canary Islands, and is found in grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Holcus hierrensis is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Holcus hierrensis is white and has five petals. The seed is a round shape and is black in color. The seedlings are slender and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Holcus hierrensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps of the plant into smaller sections and replant them in the desired location.
Where to Find Holcus hierrensis
Holcus hierrensis is native to the Canary Islands.
Holcus hierrensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Holcus hierrensis?
Holcus hierrensis
What is the natural habitat of Holcus hierrensis?
Dry grasslands, scrub and open woodlands
What is the flowering period of Holcus hierrensis?
May to July
Species in the Holcus 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
Miguel Pinto da Silva Menezes de Sequeira (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Seq.' in the authors string.
Christian Stierstorfer (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stierst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77132592-1: 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].