Sesleria insularis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sommier
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Ital. 1905: 126 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898851
Common Names
- Island Moor Grass
- Moor Grass
- Blue Moor Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sesleria insularis (also called Island 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 insularis 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sesleria insularis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sesleria insularis is an evergreen perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in a clump and can reach up to 40 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in autumn or spring in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Sesleria insularis
Sesleria insularis is found in the Mediterranean region.
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
Stefano Sommier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sommier' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421356-1: 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].