Status:
valid
Authors:
Ohwi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 45: 193 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856920
Common Names
- Adpressi-Ramea Reedgrass
- Adpressi-Ramea Grass
- Calamagrostis Adpressi-Ramea
Description
Calamagrostis adpressi-ramea (also called pressed reed grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Japan. It grows in clumps and has narrow, green leaves. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be found in meadows, woodlands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Calamagrostis adpressi-ramea is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping, as it is a low-growing, drought-tolerant grass. It is also used as a cover crop in agricultural fields, as it helps to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calamagrostis adpressi-ramea is a small, reddish-brown spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis with a thin pericarp. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calamagrostis adpressi-ramea is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into individual containers and grown until they are ready to be planted out in the garden.
Where to Find Calamagrostis adpressi-ramea
Calamagrostis adpressi-ramea can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.
Calamagrostis adpressi-ramea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis adpressi-ramea?
Calamagrostis adpressi-ramea
What type of plant is Calamagrostis adpressi-ramea?
Grass
Where is Calamagrostis adpressi-ramea found?
Europe, Asia, and North America
Species in the Calamagrostis genus
Calamagrostis acutiflora,
Calamagrostis andrejewii,
Calamagrostis badzhalensis,
Calamagrostis bihariensis,
Calamagrostis hartmaniana,
Calamagrostis haussknechtiana,
Calamagrostis indagata,
Calamagrostis kotulae,
Calamagrostis kuznetzovii,
Calamagrostis ponojensis,
Calamagrostis prahliana,
Calamagrostis pseudodeschampsioides,
Calamagrostis rigens,
Calamagrostis strigosa,
Calamagrostis subchalybaea,
Calamagrostis subepigeios,
Calamagrostis submonticola,
Calamagrostis subneglecta,
Calamagrostis tatianae,
Calamagrostis torgesiana,
Calamagrostis uralensis,
Calamagrostis ussuriensis,
Calamagrostis vassiljevii,
Calamagrostis wirtgeniana,
Calamagrostis zerninensis,
Calamagrostis abnormis,
Calamagrostis acuminata,
Calamagrostis affinis,
Calamagrostis ajanensis,
Calamagrostis alajica,
Calamagrostis albiflora,
Calamagrostis altaica,
Calamagrostis angustifolia,
Calamagrostis anthoxanthoides,
Calamagrostis appressa,
Calamagrostis archboldii,
Calamagrostis arenaria,
Calamagrostis arundinacea,
Calamagrostis atjehensis,
Calamagrostis australis,
Calamagrostis austrodensa,
Calamagrostis austroscaberula,
Calamagrostis autumnalis,
Calamagrostis avenoides,
Calamagrostis balkharica,
Calamagrostis baltica,
Calamagrostis benthamiana,
Calamagrostis bogotensis,
Calamagrostis bolanderi,
Calamagrostis borii,
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:394263-1: 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].