Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
krischae
ID:
874454

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Melzer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 114: 312 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873789



Common Names

  • Helictotrichon krischae
  • Krischae Helictotrichon
  • Krisch's Helictotrichon


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Description

Helictotrichon krischae (also called Barbed Wire Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Helictotrichon krischae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helictotrichon krischae has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helictotrichon krischae is a perennial grass which is propagated by seed. It prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Mow regularly to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Helictotrichon krischae

Helictotrichon krischae is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas.

Helictotrichon krischae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helictotrichon krischae?

Helictotrichon krischae

What is the common name of Helictotrichon krischae?

Krisch's Oat Grass

What is the habitat of Helictotrichon krischae?

It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides

Species in the Helictotrichon genus

Helictotrichon krischae, Helictotrichon blavii, Helictotrichon cantabricum, Helictotrichon convolutum, Helictotrichon cycladum, Helictotrichon decorum, Helictotrichon delavayi, Helictotrichon desertorum, Helictotrichon fedtschenkoi, Helictotrichon filifolium, Helictotrichon hideoi, Helictotrichon hissaricum, Helictotrichon krylovii, Helictotrichon leianthum, Helictotrichon macrostachyum, Helictotrichon mongolicum, Helictotrichon mortonianum, Helictotrichon murcicum, Helictotrichon parlatorei, Helictotrichon petzense, Helictotrichon planifolium, Helictotrichon polyneurum, Helictotrichon pubescens, Helictotrichon sangilense, Helictotrichon sarracenorum, Helictotrichon sedenense, Helictotrichon sempervirens, Helictotrichon setaceum, Helictotrichon sumatrense, Helictotrichon tianschanicum, Helictotrichon tibeticum, Helictotrichon turcomanicum, Helictotrichon versicolor, Helictotrichon yunnanense, Helictotrichon devesae, Helictotrichon uniyalii, Helictotrichon cazorlense, Helictotrichon abietetorum, Helictotrichon bosseri,

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

Václav Melzer (1878-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melzer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404587-1: 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].