Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
provincialis
ID:
845836

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jord.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Sci. Lyon, Sect. Sci. 1: 142 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845171



Common Names

  • Aira provincialis
  • Provincialis Hair-grass
  • Provincialis Hair Grass


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Description

Aira provincialis (also called Provincial Hair-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It grows in moist meadows, pastures, and along roadsides and is characterized by its soft, hairy leaves and stems.

Uses & Benefits

Aira provincialis is a grass species used as an ornamental grass in gardens, as a turf grass, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aira provincialis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aira provincialis is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Aira provincialis

Aira provincialis can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including in Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.

Aira provincialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aira provincialis?

Aira provincialis

What is the common name of Aira provincialis?

Provincial Hair Grass

What is the family of Aira provincialis?

Poaceae

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

Claude Thomas Alexis Jordan (1814-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jord.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:386821-1: 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].