Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cumingii
ID:
877608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees ex Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 294 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876943

Common Names

  • Koeleria cumingii
  • Cumingii Koeleria
  • Cumingii Grass

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Description

Koeleria cumingii (also called Cuming's Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to China, India, and Nepal. It is found in dry, open grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Koeleria cumingii 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 cumingii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in spike-like inflorescences. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koeleria cumingii is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate dry conditions and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a prepared seed bed in the spring. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 10-15 cm (4-6 in). To propagate by division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall. Plant the divisions in a prepared bed and water them well.

Where to Find Koeleria cumingii

Koeleria cumingii can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Koeleria cumingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koeleria cumingii?

Koeleria cumingii

What is the family of Koeleria cumingii?

Poaceae

What is the type of Koeleria cumingii?

Grass

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.
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406525-1: 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].