Koeleria boliviensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Domin) A.M.Molina
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Parodiana 8: 61 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876798
Common Names
- Koeleria boliviensis
- Boliviensis Koeleria
- Koeleria Boliviensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Koeleria boliviensis (also called Bolivian June grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South America. It is a perennial grass, growing up to 40 cm tall, with a tufted habit. It has short, narrow leaves and awnless spikelets. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Koeleria boliviensis is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Koeleria boliviensis is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with the seed being a small, dark brown grain. The seedling is a small, thin, green grass.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Koeleria boliviensis is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America. 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 boliviensis
Koeleria boliviensis is native to South America and can be found in Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador.
Koeleria boliviensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Koeleria boliviensis?
Koeleria boliviensis
What is the family of Koeleria boliviensis?
Poaceae
What is the type of Koeleria boliviensis?
Grass
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
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
Ana María Molina (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Molina' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:979413-1: 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].