Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cenisia
ID:
877499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reut. ex E.Rev.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Études Sci. Angers 3: 139 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876834

Common Names

  • Koeleria cenisia
  • Cenisia Koeleria
  • Cenisia Grass

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Description

Koeleria cenisia (also called Cenisian 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 cenisia 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 cenisia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Koeleria cenisia is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and is native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and should be lightly covered with soil. Division of clumps should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Koeleria cenisia

Koeleria cenisia can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.

Koeleria cenisia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koeleria cenisia?

Koeleria cenisia

What is the common name of Koeleria cenisia?

Cenis Hairgrass

What is the habitat of Koeleria cenisia?

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

Carl Fredrik Nyman (1820-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nyman' in the authors string.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406506-1: 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].