Koeleria capensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) Nees
Source:
wcs
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 7: 321 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876822
Common Names
- Koeleria capensis
- Capensis Koeleria
- Capensis Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Koeleria capensis (also called Cape June grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South Africa. 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 capensis 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
The flower of Koeleria capensis is a small, yellow-green inflorescence with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, light-brown caryopsis with a single, thin seed coat. The seedlings are thin, light-green and have a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Koeleria capensis is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall.
Where to Find Koeleria capensis
Koeleria capensis is native to Africa and can be found in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.
Koeleria capensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Koeleria capensis?
Koeleria capensis
What is the common name of Koeleria capensis?
Cape Hairgrass
What is the habitat of Koeleria capensis?
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 Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406495-1: 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].