Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
conferta
ID:
857844

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Keng) P.C.Kuo & S.L.Lu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Fl. Intramongolica 7: 172 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857179

Common Names

  • Calamagrostis conferta
  • Confert Reedgrass
  • Confert Reed

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Description

Calamagrostis conferta (also called Marsh Reedgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in wetland habitats, such as marshes, bogs, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Calamagrostis conferta is a popular ornamental grass used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calamagrostis conferta is a small, pale green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedling is a small, slender grass with a single leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamagrostis conferta is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is a low maintenance grass and does not require much fertilizer or pruning.

Where to Find Calamagrostis conferta

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

Calamagrostis conferta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis conferta?

Calamagrostis conferta

What is the common name of Calamagrostis conferta?

Confert reedgrass

Where is Calamagrostis conferta found?

It is found in the western United States and Canada

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

Pung Chao Kuo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Kuo' in the authors string.
Yi Li Keng (1898-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng' in the authors string.
Shen(g) Lian Lu (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Lu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:912189-1: 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].