Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calderonii
ID:
877478

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Molina

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 26: 223 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876813

Common Names

  • Koeleria calderonii
  • Calderonii Grass
  • Calderon's Wallaby Grass
  • Calderon's Wallaby-grass

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Description

Koeleria calderonii (also called Calderon's 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 30 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 calderonii is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and for erosion control. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Koeleria calderonii 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 calderonii 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 calderonii

Koeleria calderonii is native to South America and can be found in Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador.

Koeleria calderonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koeleria calderonii?

Koeleria calderonii

What is the common name of Koeleria calderonii?

Calderon's Hairgrass

What is the habitat of Koeleria calderonii?

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

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:279225-2: 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].