Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
decora
ID:
857875

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 7: 260 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857210

Common Names

  • Decora Reedgrass
  • Decora Calamagrostis
  • Decora Grass

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Description

Calamagrostis decora (also called Slender 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 decora is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to create habitats for wildlife and to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calamagrostis decora has small, yellow-green flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have a tuft of white hairs at the base.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamagrostis decora is a perennial grass native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to start seeds indoors in late winter or early spring and transplant them outdoors when the weather warms up. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Divide the clumps and replant them in the desired location.

Where to Find Calamagrostis decora

Calamagrostis decora is native to Central and Eastern Europe, where it can be found in moist meadows and wetlands.

Calamagrostis decora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis decora?

Calamagrostis decora

What is the natural habitat of Calamagrostis decora?

Meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands

What type of soil does Calamagrostis decora 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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:394411-1: 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].