Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
hedbergii
ID:
858069

Status:
valid

Authors:
Melderis

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 50: 544 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857404

Common Names

  • Hedberg's Reedgrass
  • Hedberg Reedgrass
  • Hedbergs Reedgrass

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Description

Calamagrostis hedbergii (also called Hedberg's reedgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species with a tufted habit. It is native to Europe, and is found in wet meadows, stream banks, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calamagrostis hedbergii is a grass used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calamagrostis hedbergii is a small, yellowish-green flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamagrostis hedbergii 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 hedbergii

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

Calamagrostis hedbergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis hedbergii?

Calamagrostis hedbergii

What is the common name of Calamagrostis hedbergii?

Hedberg's woodreed

What is the natural habitat of Calamagrostis hedbergii?

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

Aleksandre Melderis (1909-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melderis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:394505-1: 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].