Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tatrae
ID:
899586

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Degen) Deyl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Sborn. Nár. Mus. v Praze, Rada B, Prír. Vedy 3(1): 41 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898921



Common Names

  • Tatrae Meadow-grass
  • Tatrae Sesleria
  • Tatrae Bluegrass


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Description

Sesleria tatrae (also called Tatra meadow grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Tatra Mountains in Central Europe. It has narrow, linear leaves and grows in grasslands, meadows, and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sesleria tatrae is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sesleria tatrae is a small, greenish-white spike, with a few short-stalked flowers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong nut. The seedlings are very small and delicate, with narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Sesleria tatrae: This species is best grown in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and will germinate in 1-2 weeks. Transplant the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the cold frame for their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Sesleria tatrae

Sesleria tatrae is native to the Balkans.

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

Árpád von Degen (1866-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Degen' in the authors string.
Miloš Deyl (1906-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deyl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421406-1: 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].