Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
baicalensis
ID:
857722

Status:
valid

Authors:
Litv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Muz. Imp. Akad. Nauk 8: 63 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857057

Common Names

  • Baicalensis Reedgrass
  • Baicalensis Reed
  • Baikal Reedgrass

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Description

Calamagrostis baicalensis (also called Baikal Reed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calamagrostis baicalensis 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 baicalensis is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, and the seed is a small, reddish-brown caryopsis. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamagrostis baicalensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division of the clumps can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Calamagrostis baicalensis

Calamagrostis baicalensis can be found in the northern hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Calamagrostis baicalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis baicalensis?

Calamagrostis baicalensis

What is the common name of Calamagrostis baicalensis?

Baikal Reed Grass

What type of plant is Calamagrostis baicalensis?

Grass

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

Vladimir Leontyevich Komarov (1869-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kom.' in the authors string.
Franz Stephani (1842-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steph.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77238015-1: 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].