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
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.
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 Arctopoa genus
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
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].