Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigidus
ID:
875216

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Fl. Azor. : 17 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874551

Common Names

  • Holcus rigidus
  • Rigid Velvet-grass
  • Rigid Soft-grass

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Description

Holcus rigidus (also called Rigid 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 rigidus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Holcus rigidus is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Holcus rigidus 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 rigidus

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

Holcus rigidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Holcus rigidus?

Holcus rigidus

What is the common name of Holcus rigidus?

Rigid velvet grass

What is the natural habitat of Holcus rigidus?

It is found in moist grasslands, meadows, and pastures

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

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Moritz August Seubert (1818-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seub.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405071-1: 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].