Aira cupaniana
Silver Hairgrass, Silvery Hair Grass
Also known as: Aira capillaris var. cupaniana (Guss.) Fiori +19 more
- Aira capillaris var. cupaniana (Guss.) Fiori
- Aira capillaris var. cupaniana (Guss.) Sommier
- Aira caryophyllea subsp. cupaniana (Guss.) Bonnier & Layens
- Aira caryophyllea subsp. cupaniana (Guss.) Fiori
- Aira caryophyllea var. cupaniana (Guss.) Braun-Blanq.
- Aira caryophyllea var. cupaniana (Guss.) Fiori
- Aira caryophyllea var. microstachya Coss. & Durieu
- Aira cupaniana subsp. cupaniana
- Aira cupaniana subsp. incerta (Ces., Pass. & Gibelli) Arcang.
- Aira cupaniana var. biaristata Asch. & Graebn.
- Aira cupaniana var. divaricata (Salis) Maire & Weiller
- Aira cupaniana var. incerta Ces., Pass. & Gibelli
- Aira cupaniana var. magnatutii Asch. & Graebn.
- Aira lutescens Lojac.
- Aira praecox var. divaricata Salis
- Aira sorrentini Lojac.
- Aira sorrentinoi Lojac.
- Aira uniaristata var. incerta (Ces., Pass. & Gibelli) Maire
- Airella cupaniana (Guss.) Dumort.
- Airella cupaniana (Guss.) Dumort. ex E.Salisb., 1947
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Aira cupaniana (commonly known as Silver hairgrass or Silvery Hair Grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Baleares, Canary Is., Corse, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Libya, Morocco, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, New South Wales, Norfolk Is., Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Uruguay, Victoria, Western Australia