Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
clipeata
ID:
857835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vaniot

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Int. Géogr. Bot. sér. 3, 13(174-176): 184. 1904 [5 Jun 1904]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857170

Common Names

  • Calamagrostis clipeata
  • Clip Reedgrass
  • Clip Reed

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Description

Calamagrostis clipeata (also called Clipped Reedgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calamagrostis clipeata is a grass used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calamagrostis clipeata is a small, greenish-white spikelet with awns. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis with a short awn. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamagrostis clipeata is a perennial grass that grows to a height of up to 1.5 m. It is native to Europe and is widely cultivated in temperate regions. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall.

Where to Find Calamagrostis clipeata

Calamagrostis clipeata is native to the western United States and can be found in moist meadows, streambanks, and wetland areas in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Calamagrostis clipeata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis clipeata?

Calamagrostis clipeata

What is the natural habitat of Calamagrostis clipeata?

Meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands

What type of soil does Calamagrostis clipeata prefer?

Well-drained, moist soil

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-402560: Based on the initial data import
Eugène Vaniot (1846-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vaniot' in the authors string.