Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
macrolepis
ID:
858297

Status:
valid

Authors:
Litv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R. 2: 125 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857632

Common Names

  • Feather Reed Grass
  • Grey Feather Reed Grass
  • Grey Reed Grass

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Description

Calamagrostis macrolepis (also called Large-scaled reedgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in moist meadows and along riverbanks, and has thin, upright stems with narrow leaves and spikelets that are usually yellowish-green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Calamagrostis macrophylla 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 macrolepis 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 macrolepis is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is an evergreen grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-prepared, moist soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Calamagrostis macrolepis

Calamagrostis macrolepis is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in moist woodlands, meadows, and along streams and lakes. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Calamagrostis macrolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis macrolepis?

Calamagrostis macrolepis

What is the common name of Calamagrostis macrolepis?

Large-scaled Reedgrass

What is the natural habitat of Calamagrostis macrolepis?

Calamagrostis macrolepis is native to the Himalayas and Central Asia

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:394624-1: 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].