Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rendle) P.C.Kuo & S.L.Lu ex J.L.Yang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Fl. Sichuanica 5(2): 88 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857241
Common Names
- Effusiflora Reedgrass
- Effusiflora Calamagrostis
- Effusiflora Grass
Description
Calamagrostis effusiflora (also called Effuse reedgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in moist meadows and along riverbanks, and has thin, upright stems with narrow leaves and spikelets that are usually yellowish-green in color.
Uses & Benefits
Calamagrostis effusiflora is a grass species native to the temperate regions of Asia. It is used as an ornamental grass and is also used to make paper and rope. It is also used as a fodder for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calamagrostis effusiflora is a small, greenish-white spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are slender and have a single narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calamagrostis effusiflora 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 effusiflora
Calamagrostis effusiflora is native to Central and Eastern Europe, where it can be found in moist meadows and wetlands.
Calamagrostis effusiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis effusiflora?
Calamagrostis effusiflora
What is the common name of Calamagrostis effusiflora?
Effuse-flowered reed grass
Where is Calamagrostis effusiflora native to?
Central and Eastern Europe
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.
Jun Liang Yang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Yang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:946105-1: 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].