Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
sibiricum
ID:
841827

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Keng ex Tzvelev

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Probl. Ekol. Geobot. Bot. Geogr. Florist. : 140 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841162

Common Names

  • Achnatherum sibiricum
  • Sibiricum Achnatherum
  • Achnatherum Sibiricum

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Description

Achnatherum sibiricum (also called Siberian Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Russia. It is a perennial grass that grows in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and chaparral. It has narrow, flat leaves and small spikelets with awns.

Uses & Benefits

Achnatherum sibiricum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Achnatherum sibiricum has small, yellow-green flowers that are densely clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth, shiny surface. The seedlings have a single, erect, hairless stem with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achnatherum sibiricum is a grass native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. To cultivate, it should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil mix in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Achnatherum sibiricum

Achnatherum sibiricum is native to Russia and can be found in dry grasslands at elevations up to 2000 meters.

Achnatherum sibiricum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achnatherum sibiricum?

Achnatherum sibiricum

What is the common name of Achnatherum sibiricum?

Siberian needlegrass

What is the growth habit of Achnatherum sibiricum?

It is a tufted, perennial grass

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
Yi Li Keng (1898-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77061725-1: 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].