Genus Koeleria Pers.


Summary
Genus number:
6358
Last updated:
13 August 2009
Family:
Poaceae (alt. Gramineae)
Subfamily:
Pooideae
Tribe:
Poeae
Subtribe:
Aveninae
Common name(s):

hair grass
Accession count:

322 (259  active, 226  available) in National Plant Germplasm System
Comments:


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References:
  1. Barberá, P. et al. 2020. Molecular phylogenetic analysis resolves Trisetum (Poaceae: Pooideae: Koeleriinae) polyphyletic: evidence for a new genus, Sibirotrisetum and resurrection of Acrospelion. J. Syst. Evol. 58:517-256. DOI: 10.1111/jse.12523.
  2. Don, R. & S. Ducournau. 2018. International Seed Testing Association handbook on seedling evaluation Appendix 2:A2-4.
  3. Edgar, E. & E. S. Gibb. 1998. Koeleria Pers. (Gramineae: Aveneae) in New Zealand. New Zealand J. Bot. 37:51-61.
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomygenus?id=6358. Accessed 28 October 2026.