Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
loweana
ID:
1279740

Status:
valid

Authors:
Quintanar, Catalán & Castrov.

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Taxon 55: 668 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279078

Common Names

  • Koeleria loweana
  • Lowe's Koeleria
  • Lowe's Koeleria

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Description

Koeleria loweana (also called Lowe's Koeleria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base and a height of up to 1 m. It is native to the Chihuahuan Desert of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is found in dry, rocky soils of grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Koeleria loweana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures that are believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Koeleria loweana has yellow flowers with a white center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and slender with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koeleria loweana is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Koeleria loweana

Koeleria loweana is found in the temperate forests of North America, including Canada and the United States.

Koeleria loweana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koeleria loweana?

Koeleria loweana

What is the common name of Koeleria loweana?

Loweana Koeleria

What is the family of Koeleria loweana?

Poaceae

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

Pilar Catalán (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Catalán' in the authors string.
Santiago Castroviejo (1946-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Castrov.' in the authors string.
Alejandro Quintanar (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quintanar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77074632-1: 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].