Status:
valid
Authors:
(Link) Steud.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 293 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876830
Common Names
- Koeleria caudata
- Caudate Koeleria
- Caudate Grass
Description
Koeleria caudata (also called tailed 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 caudata 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 caudata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Koeleria caudata is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. 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 caudata
Koeleria caudata can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.
Koeleria caudata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Koeleria caudata?
Koeleria caudata
What is the common name of Koeleria caudata?
Tailed Hairgrass
What is the habitat of Koeleria caudata?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406502-1: 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].