Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
koelerioides
ID:
905579

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bornm. & Hack.) Melderis

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. , a.s., 2: 292 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904914

Common Names

  • Trisetaria koelerioides
  • Koelerioides Trisetaria
  • Koelerioides Feather Grass

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Description

Trisetaria koelerioides (also called Koelerioides feather grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is often found in rocky or sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Trisetaria koelerioides is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trisetaria koelerioides has small yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trisetaria koelerioides is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Trisetaria koelerioides

Trisetaria koelerioides can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Trisetaria koelerioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trisetaria koelerioides?

Trisetaria koelerioides

What is the common name of Trisetaria koelerioides?

Koehler's Three-Awned Grass

What is the natural habitat of Trisetaria koelerioides?

Dry, rocky hillsides and grasslands

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

Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
Aleksandre Melderis (1909-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melderis' in the authors string.
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:425065-1: 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].