Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thonii
ID:
1593805

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domin

Source:

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 14: 139 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048057

Common Names

  • Koeleria thonii
  • Thon's Hairgrass
  • Thonii Hairgrass

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Description

Koeleria thonii (also called Thon's Koeleria, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It has long, flat, narrow leaves and grows in moist, shady areas, such as riverbanks and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Koeleria thonii is used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Koeleria thonii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in small, spike-like clusters. The seeds are small and reddish-brown in color. The seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koeleria thonii is a perennial grass that is native to temperate regions. It can be propagated by seed or vegetative means. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Vegetative propagation can be done by division or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Koeleria thonii

Koeleria thonii is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.

Koeleria thonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koeleria thonii?

Koeleria thonii

What is the common name of Koeleria thonii?

Thon's Hairgrass

Where is Koeleria thonii found?

Europe

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:406722-1: 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].