Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
insperata
ID:
858125

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 25: 413 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857460

Common Names

  • Insperata Reedgrass
  • Insperata Reed Canarygrass
  • Reed Canarygrass

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Description

Calamagrostis insperata (also called Unexpected 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 insperata 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 insperata is a small, greenish-white spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, oval-shaped grain, with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are thin and wiry, with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamagrostis insperata 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 insperata

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

Calamagrostis insperata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis insperata?

Calamagrostis insperata

What is the common name of Calamagrostis insperata?

Mountain Reedgrass

What is the natural habitat of Calamagrostis insperata?

Mountain meadows and slopes

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

Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:40465-2: 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].