Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
besseri
ID:
877455

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ujhelyi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Ann. Hist.-Nat. Mus. Natl. Hung. 64: 120 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876790

Common Names

  • Koeleria besseri
  • Besseri Koeleria
  • Koeleria grass

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Description

Koeleria besseri (also called Besser's Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in clumps and has narrow, bright green leaves. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands, and is often used in lawns and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Koeleria besseri is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a turf grass in lawns.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Koeleria besseri has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koeleria besseri is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Koeleria besseri

Koeleria besseri is native to Europe and can be found in the UK, France, Germany, and Italy.

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

József Ujhelyi (1910-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ujhelyi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406470-1: 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].