Koeleria nancaguensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Finot) Barberá, Quintanar, Soreng & P.M.Peterson
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2019-46: 5 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032930
Common Names
- Koeleria nancaguensis
- Nancaguensis Koeleria
- Koeleria Nancaguensis Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Koeleria nancaguensis (also called Nancagua 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 nancaguensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Koeleria nancaguensis is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Koeleria nancaguensis is a relatively easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have taken root.
Where to Find Koeleria nancaguensis
Koeleria nancaguensis is native to Chile.
Koeleria nancaguensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Koeleria nancaguensis?
Koeleria nancaguensis
Where is Koeleria nancaguensis found?
It is found in Mexico and Central America.
What is the natural habitat of Koeleria nancaguensis?
It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and prairies.
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:77217035-1: 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].