Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
splendens
ID:
878004

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Gram. Sicul. : 18 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877339

Common Names

  • Koeleria splendens
  • Splendens Hairgrass
  • Splendens Feathergrass

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Description

Koeleria splendens (also called splendid hair grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in dry, sunny grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Koeleria splendens is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Koeleria splendens has small, yellow-green flowers that are densely arranged in a cylindrical panicle. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koeleria splendens is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing, tufted grass that grows to a height of about 10 cm. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. The seed should be sown in spring in a sunny position and lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Koeleria splendens

Koeleria splendens can be found in the Alps and Carpathian Mountains.

Koeleria splendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koeleria splendens?

Koeleria splendens

What is the common name of Koeleria splendens?

Splendid Hairgrass

What is the habitat of Koeleria splendens?

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

Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406709-1: 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].