Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wettsteinii
ID:
899624

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dörfl. & Hayek

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Wien. Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 94: 206 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898959

Common Names

  • Wettstein's Moor Grass
  • Moor Grass
  • Blue Moor Grass

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Description

Sesleria wettsteinii (also called Wettstein's meadow grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Balkans and other parts of Europe. It has narrow, linear leaves and grows in grasslands, meadows, and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sesleria wettsteinii is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sesleria wettsteinii is a small, greenish-white spike, with a few short-stalked flowers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong nut. The seedlings are very small and delicate, with narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sesleria wettsteinii is a perennial grass that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny spot. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Sesleria wettsteinii

Sesleria wettsteinii is native to 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

August von Hayek (1871-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayek' in the authors string.
Ignaz Dörfler (1866-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dörfl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421422-1: 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].