Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
guatemalensis
ID:
858045

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 40: 82 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857380

Common Names

  • Guatemala Reedgrass
  • Guatemala Hairgrass
  • Guatemala Reed Grass

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Description

Calamagrostis guatemalensis (also called Guatemalan reedgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species with a tufted habit. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in wet meadows, stream banks, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calamagrostis guatemalensis 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 guatemalensis 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 guatemalensis is a perennial grass native to North America. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a well-prepared seed bed. Division is best done in spring or fall when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Calamagrostis guatemalensis

Calamagrostis guatemalensis is native to Central America and can be found in moist meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Calamagrostis guatemalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis guatemalensis?

Calamagrostis guatemalensis

What is the common name of Calamagrostis guatemalensis?

Guatemalan woodreed

What is the natural habitat of Calamagrostis guatemalensis?

Dry grasslands and meadows

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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:40447-2: 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].