Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
kalarica
ID:
858140

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tzvelev

Source:
wcs

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Fl. Arct. URSS 2: 74 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857475

Common Names

  • Kalarica Reedgrass
  • Kalarica Reed Canarygrass
  • Reed Canarygrass

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Description

Calamagrostis kalarica (also called Kalarica 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 kalarica is a popular ornamental grass, used in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calamagrostis kalarica has a flower with a feathery panicle of spikelets that are 4-6mm long. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis with a length of 2-3mm. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamagrostis kalarica is a perennial grass native to the mountains of Central Asia. It is a low-growing grass that can reach up to 1.5 feet in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-prepared seedbed and lightly covered. It is a good choice for erosion control and can be used in meadows, as a ground cover, or in naturalized areas.

Where to Find Calamagrostis kalarica

Calamagrostis kalarica is native to the Caucasus region in Eastern Europe and can be found in moist meadows and along riverbanks.

Calamagrostis kalarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis kalarica?

Calamagrostis kalarica

What is the common name of Calamagrostis kalarica?

Mountain Reedgrass

What is the natural habitat of Calamagrostis kalarica?

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

Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:394551-1: 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].