Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
imbricata
ID:
858111

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vickery) Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Seed Pl. 3(1): 10 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857446

Common Names

  • Imbricate Reedgrass
  • Imbricated Reedgrass
  • Reed Canarygrass

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Description

Calamagrostis imbricata (also called Imbricated reed grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It grows in moist, rocky soils and is found in grasslands, meadows, and along roadsides. It has narrow, linear leaves and grows in clumps, reaching heights of up to 1 m (3 ft).

Uses & Benefits

Calamagrostis imbricata is a species of grass used in landscaping and for erosion control. It is also used as a food source for livestock and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calamagrostis imbricata is a small, reddish-brown spikelet. The seed is a small, light brown caryopsis. The seedling is a small, light green, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamagrostis imbricata is a perennial grass native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It is a clump-forming grass that grows up to 1.2 m tall, with narrow, arching, linear leaves and panicles of small, pinkish-purple flowers in summer. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Calamagrostis imbricata

Calamagrostis imbricata can be found in the mountains of the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Calamagrostis imbricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis imbricata?

Calamagrostis imbricata

What is the common name of Calamagrostis imbricata?

Imbricated Reedgrass

What is the natural habitat of Calamagrostis imbricata?

Meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands

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

Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Joyce Winifred Vickery (1908-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vickery' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1009680-1: 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].