Koeleria glauca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spreng.) DC.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Horti Monsp. : 117 (1813)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876993
Common Names
- Koeleria glauca
- Glauca Koeleria
- Glauca Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Koeleria glauca (also called Glaucous Junegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas, typically in areas with full sun and moist soil.
Uses & Benefits
Koeleria glauca is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Koeleria glauca is a small, pale yellow, spike-like inflorescence. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened grain. The seedlings are small, with a single, slender, upright stem and two small, opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Koeleria glauca is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is an easy-to-grow plant that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. Division can be done in spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Koeleria glauca
Koeleria glauca is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Koeleria glauca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Koeleria glauca?
Koeleria glauca
What is the common name of Koeleria glauca?
Glaucous hair grass
Where can Koeleria glauca be found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region and in the Middle East
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
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406559-1: 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].