Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
altaica
ID:
857623

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tzvelev

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Rast. Tsentral. Azii 4: 82 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856958

Common Names

  • Altaica Reedgrass
  • Altaica Grass
  • Calamagrostis Altaica

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Description

Calamagrostis altaica (also called Altai 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 altaica is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calamagrostis altaica is a spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a caryopsis with a single seed. The seedling is a slender, erect stem with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamagrostis altaica is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant once established. It can be mowed to keep it from becoming too tall, and it can be divided every few years to keep it healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Calamagrostis altaica

Calamagrostis altaica is native to Siberia and can be found in moist meadows and along riverbanks.

Calamagrostis altaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis altaica?

Calamagrostis altaica

What type of plant is Calamagrostis altaica?

Grass

Where is Calamagrostis altaica 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

Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:394284-1: 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].