Holcus hybridus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wein
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 36 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874445
Common Names
- Hybrid Grass
- Holcus hybridus
- Hybrid Holcus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Holcus hybridus (also called Hybrid Holcus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with a creeping rhizome and a stem up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Holcus hybridus is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Holcus hybridus has small, yellow flowers with short petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have short, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Holcus hybridus is a perennial grass that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to produce a flowering plant.
Where to Find Holcus hybridus
Holcus hybridus is found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Holcus hybridus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Holcus hybridus?
Holcus hybridus
What type of plant is Holcus hybridus?
Grass
Where is Holcus hybridus native to?
India
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
Kurt Wein (1883-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wein' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405032-1: 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].