Aira cupaniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Fl. Sicul. Syn. 1: 148 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844979
Common Names
- Aira cupaniana
- Cupan Hairgrass
- Cord-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aira cupaniana (also called Cupani's Hair-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa, and Central Asia. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has thin, wiry stems and bright yellow-green leaves. It produces small, yellow-green flowers in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Aira cupaniana 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
The Aira cupaniana flower is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have multiple stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aira cupaniana is a perennial grass that grows in a clump and can reach up to 1.2 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny places. It is propagated by seed or division and prefers a well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Aira cupaniana
Aira cupaniana can be found in grasslands and meadows in Europe.
Aira cupaniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aira cupaniana?
Aira cupaniana
What is the common name of Aira cupaniana?
Cupan Hairgrass
What type of plant is Aira cupaniana?
Grass
Species in the Aira genus
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
Giovanni Gussone (1787-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:386657-1: 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].