Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
notarisii
ID:
875200

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nyman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Syll. Fl. Eur. : 441 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874535

Common Names

  • Holcus notarisii
  • Notarisii Holcus
  • Notarisii Velvetgrass

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Description

Holcus notarisii (also called Notar's Velvet-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in meadows, pastures, roadsides, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Holcus notarisii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Holcus notarisii is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Holcus notarisii is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 1 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny spot. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Holcus notarisii

Holcus notarisii can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Holcus notarisii FAQ

What type of soil does Holcus notarisii prefer?

Holcus notarisii prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What is the average height of Holcus notarisii?

Holcus notarisii typically grows to a height of 10-20 cm.

What is the average lifespan of Holcus notarisii?

Holcus notarisii typically has a lifespan of 2-3 years.

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

Carl Fredrik Nyman (1820-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nyman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405054-1: 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].