Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
macrantherus
ID:
861316

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Reut.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Pugill. Pl. Afr. Bor. Hispan. : 124 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860651



Common Names

  • Macranther's Hair Grass
  • Corynephorus Macrantherus
  • Cushion Hair Grass


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Description

Corynephorus macrantherus (also called Macrantherous Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in clumps and has thin, arching leaves with silvery-white stripes. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Corynephorus macrantherus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Corynephorus macrantherus has a small, yellow flower head with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corynephorus macrantherus is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is also tolerant of salt and wind.

Where to Find Corynephorus macrantherus

Corynephorus macrantherus is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Corynephorus macrantherus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Corynephorus macrantherus?

Corynephorus macrantherus

What is the common name of Corynephorus macrantherus?

Macrantherous Hairgrass

What is the natural habitat of Corynephorus macrantherus?

Grassy areas in temperate climates

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.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396690-1: 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].