Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subfastigiata
ID:
849111

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trin.) Prob.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 11: 52 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848446

Common Names

  • Arctopoa subfastigiata
  • Subfastigiate Wheatgrass
  • Subfastigiate Wheat-grass

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Description

Arctopoa subfastigiata (also called Subfastigiate Cottongrass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia and North America. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs, and can reach up to 1.2 m in height.

Uses & Benefits

Arctopoa subfastigiata is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arctopoa subfastigiata is yellow and has three petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctopoa subfastigiata is a grass native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, fertile soil in the spring or autumn. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be carefully dug up and divided into several smaller clumps, each with at least one growth point. The divisions should then be replanted in a well-drained, fertile soil.

Where to Find Arctopoa subfastigiata

Arctopoa subfastigiata is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Arctopoa subfastigiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctopoa subfastigiata?

Arctopoa subfastigiata

What is the common name of Arctopoa subfastigiata?

Subfastigiate Reedgrass

What is the natural habitat of Arctopoa subfastigiata?

Mountain meadows, alpine tundra, and subalpine forests

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 Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
Nina Probatova (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prob.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389199-1: 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].