Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caryophyllea
ID:
845586

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 66 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844921



Common Names

  • Caryophyllea Hairgrass
  • Caryophyllea
  • Caryophyllea Hairgrass


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Description

Aira caryophyllea (also called Clove-scented Hair-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils, and is found in grasslands, disturbed sites, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aira caryophyllea is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a turf grass in lawns.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aira caryophyllea has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aira caryophyllea can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Aira caryophyllea

Aira caryophyllea is native to the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Turkey. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Aira caryophyllea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aira caryophyllea?

Aira caryophyllea

What is the common name of Aira caryophyllea?

Clove-scented hairgrass

What is the natural habitat of Aira caryophyllea?

Grasslands, roadsides, and waste places

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:386633-1: 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].