Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
airiformis
ID:
863073

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. 1: 735 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862408



Common Names

  • Airiformis Grass
  • Deschampsia Airiformis
  • Mountain Grass


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Description

Deschampsia airiformis (also called Airy Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a medium-sized, evergreen, perennial grass native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has long, thin culms with a diameter of up to 5 cm. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Deschampsia airiformis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Deschampsia airiformis is a small, greenish-yellow inflorescence, with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deschampsia airiformis is a perennial grass native to Europe. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in the spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-prepared seed bed.

Where to Find Deschampsia airiformis

Deschampsia airiformis is native to the Himalayas, China, and Southeast Asia.

Deschampsia airiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deschampsia airiformis?

Deschampsia airiformis

What is the common name of Deschampsia airiformis?

Slender Hairgrass

What is the natural habitat of Deschampsia airiformis?

Meadows, bogs, and wet areas

Species in the Deschampsia genus

Deschampsia airiformis, Deschampsia angusta, Deschampsia antarctica, Deschampsia argentea, Deschampsia berteroana, Deschampsia cespitosa, Deschampsia chapmanii, Deschampsia christophersenii, Deschampsia cordillerarum, Deschampsia danthonioides, Deschampsia domingensis, Deschampsia elongata, Deschampsia gracillima, Deschampsia kingii, Deschampsia klossii, Deschampsia koelerioides, Deschampsia laxa, Deschampsia liebmanniana, Deschampsia looseriana, Deschampsia media, Deschampsia mejlandii, Deschampsia mendocina, Deschampsia mexicana, Deschampsia mildbraedii, Deschampsia nubigena, Deschampsia parvula, Deschampsia patula, Deschampsia pusilla, Deschampsia robusta, Deschampsia setacea, Deschampsia tenella, Deschampsia venustula, Deschampsia wacei, Deschampsia leskovii, Deschampsia baicalensis, Deschampsia berteroana, Deschampsia neumaniana, Deschampsia amurensis, Deschampsia barkalovii, Deschampsia gulariantzii, Deschampsia hultenii, Deschampsia susumanica, Deschampsia sichotensis, Deschampsia aurea, Deschampsia eminens, Deschampsia ovata, Deschampsia podophora, Deschampsia bolanderi, Deschampsia chrysantha, Deschampsia hackelii,

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397919-1: 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].