Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spicata
ID:
1554773

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Barberá, Quintanar, Soreng & P.M.Peterson

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2019-46: 6 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200009173

Common Names

  • Koeleria spicata
  • Spicata Koeleria
  • Spicata's Koeleria

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Description

Koeleria spicata (also called Spiked Koeleria, among many other common names) is a small, perennial grass that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, open habitats. The plant has small, linear leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Koeleria spicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Koeleria spicata sub. tibetica (P.C.Kuo & Z.L.Wu) Barberá, Quintanar, Soreng & P.M.Peterson
Koeleria spicata sub. phleoides (d'Urv.) Barberá, Quintanar, Soreng & P.M.Peterson
Koeleria spicata sub. spicata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Koeleria spicata is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koeleria spicata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate dry conditions. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into small clumps and replanted in the garden.

Where to Find Koeleria spicata

Koeleria spicata is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas, such as along stream banks and in wet forests.

Koeleria spicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koeleria spicata?

Koeleria spicata

What is the common name of Koeleria spicata?

Spicata Koeleria

What is the habitat of Koeleria spicata?

Dry, sandy soils

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:77217043-1: 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].