Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subcoriacea
ID:
892030

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & P.Wilson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 16: 84 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891365



Common Names

  • Lunania subcoriacea
  • Subcoriaceous Bluegrass
  • Subcoriaceous Meadow-grass


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Description

Lunania subcoriacea (also called Lunania subcoriacea, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the Mediterranean region. It is a tufted grass, growing to a height of 0.3-0.5 m, with narrow, linear leaves and short racemes of flowers. It grows in dry, stony and sandy soils, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lunania subcoriacea is used in landscaping and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used to control erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lunania subcoriacea is white in color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is a small, dark brown, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lunania subcoriacea is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and salt. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division can also be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Lunania subcoriacea

Lunania subcoriacea can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:144639-2: Based on the initial data import