Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tristis
ID:
878040

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Vĕstn. Král. České Společn. Nauk. Tř. Mat.-Přír. 1940(1): 13 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877375

Common Names

  • Koeleria tristis
  • Tristis Hairgrass
  • Tristis Feathergrass

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Description

Koeleria tristis (also called Sad 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 tristis has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and rheumatism. It is also used to make furniture, paper, and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Koeleria tristis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Koeleria tristis is a perennial grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divided in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Koeleria tristis

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

Koeleria tristis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koeleria tristis?

Koeleria tristis

What is the common name of Koeleria tristis?

Sad Hairgrass

What is the habitat of Koeleria tristis?

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

Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406730-1: 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].