Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ajanensis
ID:
857603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kharkev. & Prob.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 68: 1409 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856938

Common Names

  • Ajanensis Reedgrass
  • Ajanensis Grass
  • Calamagrostis Ajanensis

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Description

Calamagrostis ajanensis (also called Ajan Reed, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to eastern Asia. It is a tall grass, growing up to 2 m in height, with narrow, flat leaves and small, spike-like flowers. It is commonly found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the banks of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Calamagrostis ajanensis is an ornamental grass used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and feathery plumes. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calamagrostis ajanensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamagrostis ajanensis is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It is best grown in a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Calamagrostis ajanensis

Calamagrostis ajanensis is native to the Caucasus region in Eastern Europe and can be found in moist meadows and along riverbanks.

Calamagrostis ajanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis ajanensis?

Calamagrostis ajanensis

What type of plant is Calamagrostis ajanensis?

Grass

Where is Calamagrostis ajanensis 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

Sigismund Semenovich Kharkevich (1921-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kharkev.' 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:901629-1: 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].