Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitidula
ID:
877872

Status:
valid

Authors:
Velen.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bulg. : 611 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877207

Common Names

  • Nitidula Hairgrass
  • Nitidula Koeleria
  • Nitidula Grass

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Description

Koeleria nitidula (also called Nitidula Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and western Asia. It is found in coastal dunes, meadows, and other grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Koeleria nitidula is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a turf grass for lawns and as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Koeleria nitidula has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and light brown. The seedlings have narrow, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koeleria nitidula is a perennial grass native to Europe. It is a low-growing grass that grows in clumps and spreads by rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, division, or rhizomes.

Where to Find Koeleria nitidula

Koeleria nitidula is native to the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe and Central Asia. It is found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Koeleria nitidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koeleria nitidula?

Koeleria nitidula

What is the common name of Koeleria nitidula?

Glossy Hairgrass

What is the natural habitat of Koeleria nitidula?

Mountainous regions in Europe and 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

Josef Velenovský (1858-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Velen.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406641-1: 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].