Achnatherum calamagrostis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calamagrostis
ID:
841927
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) P.Beauv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1812
Citation Micro:
Ess. Agrostogr. : 19 (1812)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841262
Common Names
- Achnatherum calamagrostis
- Calamagrostis wildrye
- Calamagrostis wild rye
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Achnatherum calamagrostis (also called Calamagrostis epigejos, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows in dry grasslands, open forests, and meadows, and is often found in disturbed areas. It has thin, erect stems and narrow leaves that are up to 10 cm long. Its inflorescence is a narrow panicle, with spikelets that are up to 4 cm long.
Uses & Benefits
Achnatherum calamagrostis is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Achnatherum calamagrostis has small yellow flowers, with the seeds being small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.
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Achnatherum calamagrostis can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to water it deeply and infrequently. Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Achnatherum calamagrostis
Achnatherum calamagrostis is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Species in the Achnatherum genus
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,
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
Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384423-1: 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].