Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
mckiei
ID:
858318

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vickery) Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Seed Pl. 3(1): 11 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857653

Common Names

  • McKie Reed Grass
  • McKie Feather Reed Grass
  • McKie Reed Grass

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Description

Calamagrostis mckiei (also called McKie's Reed Grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Morocco east to Turkey. It is a perennial grass, growing to 0.5–1 m tall. The leaves are alternate, 10–20 cm long, with a rough texture.

Uses & Benefits

Calamagrostis mckiei has been used for erosion control, as a decorative plant, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calamagrostis mckiei is a small, silky spikelet that is reddish-brown in color. The seed of this plant is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamagrostis mckiei is a perennial grass native to eastern Asia. 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 mckiei

Calamagrostis mckiei 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 mckiei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis mckiei?

Calamagrostis mckiei

What is the common name of Calamagrostis mckiei?

Mckie's Reedgrass

What is the natural habitat of Calamagrostis mckiei?

Calamagrostis mckiei is native to the Mediterranean region

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:1009686-1: 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].