Koeleria thoni - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Domin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 14: 139 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877364
Common Names
- Koeleria thoni
- Thoni Hairgrass
- Thoni Feathergrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Koeleria thoni (also called Thon's Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in clumps and has narrow, bright green leaves. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands, and is often used in lawns and gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Koeleria thoni 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 thoni has small, spike-like flower heads, with each head containing two to three flowers. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and brown in colour. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Koeleria thoni 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 thoni
Koeleria thoni can be found in the Alps and Carpathian Mountains.
Koeleria thoni FAQ
What is the scientific name of Koeleria thoni?
Koeleria thoni
What is the common name of Koeleria thoni?
Thon's Hairgrass
What is the habitat of Koeleria thoni?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-421787: Based on the initial data import
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.