Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
macilenta
ID:
858293

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Litv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R. 2: 119 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857628

Common Names

  • Macilent Reedgrass
  • Macilent Reed-grass
  • Macilent Reed Grass

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Description

Calamagrostis macilenta (also called 'Macilent Reed Grass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Himalayas and the mountains of Central Asia. It grows in moist meadows, along streambanks, and in other wet habitats. It has narrow, linear leaves and long, slender, purplish-green flower spikes.

Uses & Benefits

Calamagrostis macilenta 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 macilenta is a small, white spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are slender, with narrow leaves and a long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamagrostis macilenta is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is fairly tolerant of salt. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.

Where to Find Calamagrostis macilenta

Calamagrostis macilenta is native to Europe, North America, and Asia, and can be found in wet meadows and open woods.

Calamagrostis macilenta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis macilenta?

Calamagrostis macilenta

What is the common name of Calamagrostis macilenta?

Pale Reedgrass

Where is Calamagrostis macilenta native to?

North America

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

Dmitry Litvinov (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Litv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:394620-1: 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].