Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ohwi) Barberá, Quintanar, Soreng & P.M.Peterson
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2019-46: 5 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032925
Common Names
- Koeleria koidzumiana
- Koidzumiana Koeleria
- Koeleria Koidzumiana Grass
Description
Koeleria koidzumiana (also called Koidzumi's Koeleria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Poaceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is an erect grass that grows to a height of 0.5-1 m.
Uses & Benefits
Koeleria koidzumiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Koeleria koidzumiana is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with awns that are up to 4 mm long. The seed is a small, brown, oblong-shaped grain, and the seedling has a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Koeleria koidzumiana can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. Cuttings of young shoots can be taken in spring or summer and will root easily in a cold frame.
Where to Find Koeleria koidzumiana
Koeleria koidzumiana is native to Japan.
Koeleria koidzumiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Koeleria koidzumiana?
Koeleria koidzumiana
Where is Koeleria koidzumiana found?
It is found in Japan.
What is the natural habitat of Koeleria koidzumiana?
It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and steppes.
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:77217030-1: 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].