Sesleria calabrica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Deyl) Di Pietro
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. 42: 304 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908509
Common Names
- Sesleria calabrica
- Calabrica Sesleria
- Calabrica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sesleria calabrica (also called Calabrian sesleria, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Italy. It has thin, upright stems with long, narrow leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is tolerant of drought and heat.
Uses & Benefits
Sesleria calabrica is used in landscaping and as an ornamental grass.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sesleria calabrica has small, white, fragrant flowers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are initially small and delicate, growing to a height of about 30 cm.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sesleria calabrica is a grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Sesleria calabrica
Sesleria calabrica is native to Italy and can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Sesleria calabrica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sesleria calabrica?
Sesleria calabrica
What is the common name of Sesleria calabrica?
Calabrica Sesleria
What is the natural habitat of Sesleria calabrica?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Sesleria genus
Sesleria achtarovii, Sesleria alba, Sesleria albicans, Sesleria araratica, Sesleria argentea, Sesleria autumnalis, Sesleria bielzii, Sesleria caerulea, Sesleria coerulans, Sesleria comosa, Sesleria doerfleri, Sesleria filifolia, Sesleria heufleriana, Sesleria insularis, Sesleria italica, Sesleria juncifolia, Sesleria korabensis, Sesleria latifolia, Sesleria nitida, Sesleria phleoides, Sesleria rigida, Sesleria robusta, Sesleria sadleriana, Sesleria serbica, Sesleria tatrae, Sesleria taygetea, Sesleria tenerrima, Sesleria tuzsoni, Sesleria vaginalis, Sesleria wettsteinii, Sesleria calabrica, Sesleria pichiana, Sesleria albanica, Sesleria angustifolia, Sesleria klasterskyi, Sesleria skipetarum, Sesleria uliginosa,
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
Miloš Deyl (1906-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deyl' in the authors string.
Romeo Di Pietro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Di Pietro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77087118-1: 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].