Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heufleriana
ID:
899510

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schur

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Verh. Mitth. Siebenbürg. Vereins Naturwiss. Hermannstadt 4: 84 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898845

Common Names

  • Heufler's Moor Grass
  • Moor Grass
  • Blue Moor Grass

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Description

Sesleria heufleriana (also called Heufler's Meadow-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 40 cm tall. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, greenish-white flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Sesleria heufleriana is a low-growing, grass-like perennial plant that is great for rock gardens, borders, and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used to help control erosion on slopes. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating skin conditions and aiding digestion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sesleria heufleriana sub. hungarica (Ujhelyi) Deyl
Sesleria heufleriana sub. heufleriana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sesleria heufleriana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sesleria heufleriana is a perennial grass that is easily propagated by seed. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. It is tolerant of both drought and cold temperatures. It can be mowed to keep it from becoming too tall and can be used as a lawn grass or as a forage crop for animals.

Where to Find Sesleria heufleriana

Sesleria heufleriana is found in the Mediterranean region.

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

Philipp Johann Ferdinand Schur (1799-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schur' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421353-1: 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].