Koeleria valesiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bertol ex Roemer & Schultes
Source:
wcs
Year:
1808
Citation Micro:
Alpina 3: 47 (1808)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877391
Common Names
- Koeleria valesiana
- Valesiana Hairgrass
- Valesiana Feathergrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Koeleria valesiana (also called Vales' June grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Europe, Asia and North Africa. It is a tufted grass with short, narrow leaves and erect stems that are up to 30 cm tall. It grows in meadows, pastures, grasslands and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Koeleria valesiana 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 valesiana 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 valesiana is a perennial grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or division. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Koeleria valesiana
Koeleria valesiana can be found in Europe.
Koeleria valesiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Koeleria valesiana?
Koeleria valesiana
What is the common name of Koeleria valesiana?
Vales' Hairgrass
What is the habitat of Koeleria valesiana?
Dry grasslands, steppes, 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,