Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevis
ID:
877471

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steven

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 30(II): 110 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876806

Common Names

  • Koeleria brevis
  • Brevis Grass
  • Short Wallaby Grass
  • Short Wallaby-grass

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Description

Koeleria brevis (also called short June grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial grass, growing up to 10 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 brevis is used in landscaping and as a forage crop for animals. It is also used to stabilize soil and reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Koeleria brevis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and slightly flattened. The seedlings have a single leaf that is narrow and pointed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koeleria brevis 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 brevis

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

Koeleria brevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koeleria brevis?

Koeleria brevis

What is the common name of Koeleria brevis?

Short Hairgrass

What is the habitat of Koeleria brevis?

It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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

Christian von Steven (1781-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steven' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406483-1: 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].