Status:
valid
Authors:
Ujhelyi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Ann. Hist.-Nat. Mus. Natl. Hung. 60: 83 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877294
Common Names
- Rhodope Hairgrass
- Rhodopean Hairgrass
- Rhodope Mountain Hairgrass
Description
Koeleria rhodopea (also called Rhodope hair grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in dry, sandy soils and can be found in meadows, pastures and on heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Koeleria rhodopea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and is also used as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Koeleria rhodopea has small, yellow-green flowers with three to five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Koeleria rhodopea is a perennial grass native to the Balkans. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall.
Where to Find Koeleria rhodopea
Koeleria rhodopea is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It is also cultivated as an ornamental grass.
Koeleria rhodopea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Koeleria rhodopea?
Koeleria rhodopea
What is the common name of Koeleria rhodopea?
Rhodope Hairgrass
What is the habitat of Koeleria rhodopea?
Grassy areas, meadows, and open woodlands
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:406682-1: 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].