Koeleria mendocinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hauman) Calderón ex Nicora
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Fl. Patagonica 3: 64 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877179
Common Names
- Mendocino Hairgrass
- Mendocino Koeleria
- Mendocino Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Koeleria mendocinensis (also called Mendocino Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to western North America. It is found in coastal dunes, meadows, and other grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Koeleria mendocinensis has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and rheumatism. It is also used to make furniture, paper, and rope.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Koeleria mendocinensis has small, yellow-green flowers and seeds that are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Koeleria mendocinensis 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 mendocinensis
Koeleria mendocinensis can be found in South America.
Koeleria mendocinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Koeleria mendocinensis?
Koeleria mendocinensis
What is the common name of Koeleria mendocinensis?
Mendocino hair grass
What is the growth habit of Koeleria mendocinensis?
It is a tufted perennial 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
Lucien Leon Hauman (1880-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hauman' in the authors string.
Elisa G. Nicora (1912-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nicora' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406621-1: 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].