Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albicans
ID:
899409

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kit. ex Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Oestr. Fl. , ed. 2, 1: 216 (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898744

Common Names

  • Sesleria albicans
  • Whitish Grass
  • Albicans Grass

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Description

Sesleria albicans (also called 'Albicans Daisy', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white flowers. It grows in rocky areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sesleria albicans is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sesleria albicans has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sesleria albicans is a small, evergreen perennial grass that grows in clumps. It is native to the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe and is hardy in USDA zones 4-7. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or greenhouse and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Sesleria albicans

Sesleria albicans can be found in Europe, from the British Isles to the Mediterranean region.

Sesleria albicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sesleria albicans?

Sesleria albicans

What is the natural habitat of Sesleria albicans?

Grasslands and meadows

What is the average lifespan of Sesleria albicans?

2-3 years

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

Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421312-1: 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].