Koeleria antarctica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(G.Forst.) Barberá, Quintanar, Soreng & P.M.Peterson
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2019-46: 4 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032915
Common Names
- Koeleria antarctica
- Antarctica Koeleria
- Koeleria Antarctica Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Koeleria antarctica (also called Antarctic Hair Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows in tufts. It has a short, erect stem and a narrow, flat leaf. It is native to Europe and North America and can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Koeleria antarctica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Koeleria antarctica has a flower head that is cylindrical in shape and is made up of many small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a tuft of leaves at the top.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Koeleria antarctica is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to plant in early spring or late fall. It can be mowed to keep it looking neat and tidy.
Where to Find Koeleria antarctica
Koeleria antarctica is native to Chile.
Koeleria antarctica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Koeleria antarctica?
Koeleria antarctica
What is the common name of Koeleria antarctica?
Antarctic Hairgrass
What is the natural habitat of Koeleria antarctica?
It is found in grasslands and meadows in Antarctica.
Species in the Koeleria genus
Koeleria hungarica, Koeleria mixta, Koeleria altaica, Koeleria argentea, Koeleria asiatica, Koeleria askoldensis, Koeleria besseri, Koeleria biebersteinii, Koeleria boliviensis, Koeleria brevis, Koeleria calderonii, Koeleria capensis, Koeleria caroli, Koeleria caudata, Koeleria cenisia, Koeleria cheesemanii, Koeleria crassipes, Koeleria delavignei, Koeleria embergeri, Koeleria eriostachya, Koeleria fueguina, Koeleria glauca, Koeleria hirsuta, Koeleria inaequaliglumis, Koeleria karavajevii, Koeleria kurtzii, Koeleria luerssenii, Koeleria macrantha, Koeleria mendocinensis, Koeleria nitidula, Koeleria novozelandica, Koeleria permollis, Koeleria praeandina, Koeleria pyramidata, Koeleria rhodopea, Koeleria riguorum, Koeleria skrjabinii, Koeleria splendens, Koeleria thoni, Koeleria tristis, Koeleria tzvelevii, Koeleria valesiana, Koeleria ventanicola, Koeleria vurilochensis, Koeleria insubrica, Koeleria lucana, Koeleria gubanovii, Koeleria vallesiana, Koeleria seminuda, Koeleria narbonnensis,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77202820-1: 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].