Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
foliosa
ID:
858001

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kearney

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bull. Div. Agrostol. U.S.D.A. 11: 17 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857336

Common Names

  • Calamagrostis foliosa
  • Leafy Reedgrass
  • Leafy Calamagrostis

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Description

Calamagrostis foliosa (also called Leafy Reed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has narrow, flat leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is often found in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Calamagrostis foliosa is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and horticulture. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calamagrostis foliosa is a small, greenish-white spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis, and the seedling is a small, slender grass with a tufted growth habit.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamagrostis foliosa can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist soil and full sun, and should be planted in spring or fall. It is a drought tolerant plant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It is also a good choice for erosion control.

Where to Find Calamagrostis foliosa

Calamagrostis foliosa can be found in moist meadows, wet woods, and along streams in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Calamagrostis foliosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis foliosa?

Calamagrostis foliosa

What is the natural habitat of Calamagrostis foliosa?

Meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands

What type of soil does Calamagrostis foliosa 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

Thomas Henry Kearney (1874-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kearney' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:40439-2: 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].