Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ventanicola
ID:
878069

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Molina

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 26: 228 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877404

Common Names

  • Koeleria ventanicola
  • Ventanicola Hairgrass
  • Ventanicola Feathergrass

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Description

Koeleria ventanicola (also called Ventana Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to California. It grows in dry, open areas such as chaparral and coastal sage scrub and is characterized by its narrow, flat leaves and short, thin stems.

Uses & Benefits

Koeleria ventanicola is used as an ornamental grass in gardens. It is also used for erosion control, as it is drought tolerant and grows quickly.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Koeleria ventanicola 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 ventanicola 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 ventanicola

Koeleria ventanicola can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe, including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania.

Koeleria ventanicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koeleria ventanicola?

Koeleria ventanicola

What is the common name of Koeleria ventanicola?

Ventanico's Hairgrass

What is the habitat of Koeleria ventanicola?

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,

References

Ana María Molina (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Molina' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:279230-2: 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].