Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
kotschyi
ID:
850325

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 7: 122 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849660



Common Names

  • Kotschy's Oat Grass
  • Kotschy's Arrhenatherum
  • Arrhenatherum Kotschyi


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Description

Arrhenatherum kotschyi (also called 'Kotschy's Oatgrass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows up to 1.5 meters in height and has long, narrow leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Arrhenatherum kotschyi is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping, as well as for erosion control and forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arrhenatherum kotschyi has small, yellowish-green flowers and its seeds are small, dark brown and cylindrical. The seedlings have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arrhenatherum kotschyi can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate a range of soil types. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Arrhenatherum kotschyi

Arrhenatherum kotschyi can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Arrhenatherum kotschyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arrhenatherum kotschyi?

Arrhenatherum kotschyi

What is the common name of Arrhenatherum kotschyi?

Kotschy's oat-grass

Where is Arrhenatherum kotschyi native to?

Southern Europe

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389938-1: 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].