Koeleria hirsuta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gaudin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1808
Citation Micro:
Alpina 3: 48 (1808)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877103
Common Names
- Hairy Koeleria
- Hairy Hairgrass
- Hairy Junegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Koeleria hirsuta (also called Hairy 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 hirsuta is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and as a turf grass in lawns. It is also used for erosion control and as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Koeleria hirsuta is a small, yellow-green inflorescence that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis with a thin seed coat. The seedling is a small, slender grass with a single leaf blade.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Koeleria hirsuta 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 hirsuta
Koeleria hirsuta is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
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
Jean-François-Aimé-Philippe Gaudin (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaudin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406576-1: 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].